Cadillac DTS (2008 – 2011) vs Honda Accord (2008 – 2012): specs compared
The Cadillac DTS is the more powerful of the two, with up to 295 hp against 271 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.9 s against 7.4 s. The Honda Accord has the higher top speed: 238 km/h against 209 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 9.4 L/100 km against 11.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,465 kg against 1,818 kg. At 5,273 mm, the Cadillac DTS is 338 mm longer than the Honda Accord.
| Specification |
Cadillac
DTS
2008 – 2011
|
Honda
Accord
2008 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Japan |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2011 | 2008 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 279 – 295 hp | 179 – 271 hp |
| Torque | 388 – 390 Nm | 218 – 344 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 – 7.1 s | 7.4 – 9.0 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 209 km/h | 225 – 238 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.3 – 12.7 L/100 km | 9.4 – 10.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,273 mm | 4,930 – 4,935 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,847 mm |
| Height | 1,463 mm | 1,476 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,936 mm | 2,799 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,818 – 1,840 kg | 1,465 – 1,618 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.