Cadillac CTS (2002 – 2007) vs Nissan Altima (2002 – 2006): specs compared
The Nissan Altima is the more powerful of the two, with up to 260 hp against 253 hp. The Cadillac CTS has the higher top speed: 241 km/h against 180 km/h. The Nissan Altima is the lighter car, from 1,379 kg against 1,683 kg. At 4,890 mm, the Nissan Altima is 61 mm longer than the Cadillac CTS.
| Specification |
Cadillac
CTS
2002 – 2007
|
Nissan
Altima
2002 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Japan |
| Documented years | 2002 – 2007 | 2002 – 2006 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 8 | 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 181 – 257 hp | 177 – 264 hp |
| Torque | 232 – 340 Nm | 244 – 340 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.0 – 9.7 s | — |
| Top speed | 206 – 241 km/h | 175 – 180 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.3 – 11.9 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,829 mm | 4,884 – 4,890 mm |
| Width | 1,796 mm | 1,788 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,458 – 1,471 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,880 mm | 2,799 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,683 – 1,728 kg | 1,379 – 1,498 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.