Volvo V90 (1997 – 1998) vs Cadillac Catera (1997 – 2001): specs compared
Both offer around 204 hp at most. The Cadillac Catera is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.9 s against 9.2 s. The Volvo V90 has the higher top speed: 210 km/h against 201 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,592 kg against 1,710 kg. At 4,923 mm, the Cadillac Catera is 63 mm longer than the Volvo V90.
| Specification |
Volvo
V90
1997 – 1998
|
Cadillac
Catera
1997 – 2001
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | United States |
| Documented years | 1997 – 1998 | 1997 – 2001 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 179 – 204 hp | 203 hp |
| Torque | 260 – 267 Nm | 260 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.2 – 9.3 s | 8.9 s |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 201 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.0 – 11.4 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,860 mm | 4,923 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,786 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,458 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,770 mm | 2,728 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,592 – 1,607 kg | 1,710 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.