Cadillac DeVille vs. Cadillac STS
Highlights
| 2005 Cadillac DeVille | 2011 Cadillac STS | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$46,045
|
$47,280
|
| Engine Type |
Gas V8
|
Gas V6
|
| MPG |
18 City / 26 Hwy
|
18 City / 27 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
275 hp
|
302 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
6
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2005 Cadillac DeVille | 2011 Cadillac STS | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
275 @ 5600
|
302 @ 6300
|
| Displacement |
4.6L/279
|
3.6L/220
|
| Engine Type |
Gas V8
|
Gas V6
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
300 @ 4000
|
272 @ 5200
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
18 City / 26 Hwy
|
18 City / 27 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
12.5 qts
|
10.9 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2005 Cadillac DeVille | 2011 Cadillac STS | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Wheel Size |
16 x 7 in
|
17 x 7.5 in
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
Not Available
|
| Front Tire Size |
P225/60SR16
|
P235/50VR17
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
Not Available in
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P225/60SR16
|
P235/50VR17
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
Not Available
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
16 x 7 in
|
17 x 7.5 in
|
Suspension
| 2005 Cadillac DeVille | 2011 Cadillac STS | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Independent
|
Independent
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Independent
|
Independent
|
Steering
| 2005 Cadillac DeVille | 2011 Cadillac STS | |
|---|---|---|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3
|
3
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
40 ft
|
37 ft
|
| Steering Type |
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
Pwr rack & pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
15
|
18
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2005 Cadillac DeVille | 2011 Cadillac STS | |
|---|---|---|
| Min Ground Clearance |
5 in
|
N/A
|
| Second Head Room |
38 in
|
38 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
62 in
|
62 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Leg Room |
43 in
|
38 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
6
|
5
|
| Height, Overall |
57 in
|
58 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
75 in
|
73 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
60 in
|
59 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
56 in
|
55 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
63 in
|
62 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
43 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
57 in
|
56 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
19 ft³
|
14 ft³
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
60 in
|
57 in
|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
39 in
|
| Wheelbase |
115 in
|
116 in
|
| Length, Overall |
207 in
|
197 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
115 ft³
|
103 ft³
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2005 Cadillac DeVille | 2011 Cadillac STS | |
|---|---|---|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
2,000 lbs
|
1,000 lbs
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,978 lbs
|
3,973 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
200 lbs
|
100 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
18 gal
|
17 gal
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
Not Available lbs
|
Safety
| 2005 Cadillac DeVille | 2011 Cadillac STS | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Assist |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Navigation System |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2005 Cadillac DeVille | 2011 Cadillac STS | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
150
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2005 Cadillac DeVille | 2011 Cadillac STS | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11.69 x 0.43 in
|
11.7 x 1.0 in
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11.93 x 1.26 in
|
11.9 x 1.3 in
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-wheel
|
4-wheel
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
Pwr
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2005 Cadillac DeVille or the 2011 Cadillac STS?
The 2011 Cadillac STS is more reliable than the 2005 Cadillac DeVille according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.3 for the 2011 STS versus a reliability rating of 4.2 for the 2005 DeVille.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2005 Cadillac DeVille or the 2011 Cadillac STS?
The 2011 Cadillac STS is more fuel efficient than the 2005 Cadillac DeVille with 21 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2005 Cadillac DeVille or the 2011 Cadillac STS?
The 2005 Cadillac DeVille is cheaper than the 2011 Cadillac STS with a $46,045 starting MSRP versus a $47,280 starting MSRP.
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