Cadillac CTS-V vs. Pontiac G8
$86,995
$28,250
Highlights
| 2019 Cadillac CTS-V | 2009 Pontiac G8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$86,995
|
$28,250
|
| Engine Type |
Supercharged Gas V8
|
Gas V6
|
| MPG |
14 City / 21 Hwy
|
17 City / 25 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
640 hp
|
256 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Rear Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2019 Cadillac CTS-V | 2009 Pontiac G8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement |
6.2L/376
|
3.6L/217
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
630 @ 3600
|
248 @ 2100
|
| Engine Type |
Supercharged Gas V8
|
Gas V6
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
640 @ 6400
|
256 @ 6300
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
14 City / 21 Hwy
|
17 City / 25 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
11.9 qts
|
10.8 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2019 Cadillac CTS-V | 2009 Pontiac G8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
P265/35R19
|
P245/45R18
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
19 x 10 in
|
18 x 8 in
|
| Front Wheel Size |
19 x 9.5 in
|
18 x 8 in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P295/30ZR19
|
P245/45R18
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
Steel
|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
Compact
|
Suspension
| 2019 Cadillac CTS-V | 2009 Pontiac G8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
MacPherson Strut
|
Performance
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Magnetic Ride Control
|
MacPherson strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Magnetic Ride Control
|
4-link independent
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Independent Multi-Link
|
Performance
|
Steering
| 2019 Cadillac CTS-V | 2009 Pontiac G8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
40 ft
|
37 ft
|
| Steering Type |
Electric Rack & Pinion
|
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
11.2 - 15.5
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
2
|
3
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2019 Cadillac CTS-V | 2009 Pontiac G8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Head Room |
40 in
|
39 in
|
| Length, Overall |
198 in
|
196 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
61 in
|
63 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
14 ft³
|
18 ft³
|
| Track Width, Front |
62 in
|
63 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
53 in
|
58 in
|
| Height, Overall |
57 in
|
58 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
35 in
|
39 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
46 in
|
42 in
|
| Wheelbase |
115 in
|
115 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
54 in
|
57 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Passenger Volume |
97 ft³
|
107 ft³
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
57 in
|
59 in
|
| Second Head Room |
38 in
|
38 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
55 in
|
59 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
72 in
|
75 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2019 Cadillac CTS-V | 2009 Pontiac G8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
4,141 lbs
|
3,885 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
200 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
2,000 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
19 gal
|
19 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2019 Cadillac CTS-V | 2009 Pontiac G8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Assist |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Navigation System |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Not available
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Standard
|
Not available
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2019 Cadillac CTS-V | 2009 Pontiac G8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2019 Cadillac CTS-V | 2009 Pontiac G8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2019 Cadillac CTS-V | 2009 Pontiac G8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
Pwr
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
14.37 x 1.10 in
|
11.89 x -TBD- in
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
Not Available
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
15.35 x 1.41 in
|
11.73 x -TBD- in
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2019 Cadillac CTS-V or the 2009 Pontiac G8?
The 2009 Pontiac G8 is more fuel efficient than the 2019 Cadillac CTS-V with 20 MPG combined versus 16 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2019 Cadillac CTS-V or the 2009 Pontiac G8?
The 2009 Pontiac G8 is cheaper than the 2019 Cadillac CTS-V with a $28,250 starting MSRP versus a $86,995 starting MSRP.
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