Cadillac DTS vs. Cadillac STS

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2011 Cadillac DTS

$46,680

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2011 Cadillac STS

$47,280

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Highlights

$46,680 Starting MSRP	$47,280 Starting MSRP	- Starting MSRP
Gas V8 Engine Type	Gas V6 Engine Type	- Engine Type
15 City / 23 Hwy MPG	18 City / 27 Hwy MPG	- MPG
275 hp Horsepower	302 hp Horsepower	- Horsepower
Front Wheel Drive Drive Type	Rear Wheel Drive Drive Type	- Drive Type
6 Seating Capacity	5 Seating Capacity	- Seating Capacity
4 yr / 50,000 mi Basic Warranty	4 yr / 50,000 mi Basic Warranty	- Basic Warranty

Engine

295 @ 4400 SAE Net Torque @ RPM	272 @ 5200 SAE Net Torque @ RPM	- SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Gas V8 Engine Type	Gas V6 Engine Type	- Engine Type
4.6L/279 Displacement	3.6L/220 Displacement	- Displacement
275 @ 6000 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	302 @ 6300 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
A/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options	6-Speed A/T A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options	- Transmission Options
15 City / 23 Hwy MPG	18 City / 27 Hwy MPG	- MPG
12.5 qts Total Cooling System Capacity	10.9 qts Total Cooling System Capacity	- Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

Steel Spare Wheel Material	Not Available Spare Wheel Material	- Spare Wheel Material
P235/55SR17 Rear Tire Size	P235/50VR17 Rear Tire Size	- Rear Tire Size
Not Available in Spare Wheel Size	Not Available in Spare Wheel Size	- Spare Wheel Size
Not Available Spare Tire Size	Not Available Spare Tire Size	- Spare Tire Size
17 x 7 in Rear Wheel Size	17 x 7.5 in Rear Wheel Size	- Rear Wheel Size
Aluminum Front Wheel Material	Aluminum Front Wheel Material	- Front Wheel Material
P235/55SR17 Front Tire Size	P235/50VR17 Front Tire Size	- Front Tire Size
17 x 7 in Front Wheel Size	17 x 7.5 in Front Wheel Size	- Front Wheel Size
Aluminum Rear Wheel Material	Aluminum Rear Wheel Material	- Rear Wheel Material

Suspension

Not Available Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)	Not Available Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)	- Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Not Available Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)	Not Available Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)	- Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Independent Suspension Type - Rear	Independent Suspension Type - Rear	- Suspension Type - Rear
Independent Suspension Type - Front	Independent Suspension Type - Front	- Suspension Type - Front

Steering

2 Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)	3 Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)	- Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall	N/A Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall	- Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
Pwr Rack & Pinion Steering Type	Pwr rack & pinion Steering Type	- Steering Type
14 Steering Ratio (:1), Overall	18 Steering Ratio (:1), Overall	- Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
42 ft Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb	37 ft Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb	- Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

Measurements

39 in Front Head Room	39 in Front Head Room	- Front Head Room
208 in Length, Overall	197 in Length, Overall	- Length, Overall
57 in Front Hip Room	55 in Front Hip Room	- Front Hip Room
19 ft³ Trunk Volume	14 ft³ Trunk Volume	- Trunk Volume
39 in Second Head Room	38 in Second Head Room	- Second Head Room
59 in Second Shoulder Room	57 in Second Shoulder Room	- Second Shoulder Room
58 in Height, Overall	58 in Height, Overall	- Height, Overall
60 in Front Shoulder Room	59 in Front Shoulder Room	- Front Shoulder Room
43 in Front Leg Room	43 in Front Leg Room	- Front Leg Room
5 Passenger Capacity	5 Passenger Capacity	- Passenger Capacity
75 in Width, Max w/o mirrors	73 in Width, Max w/o mirrors	- Width, Max w/o mirrors
N/A Liftover Height	N/A Liftover Height	- Liftover Height
116 in Wheelbase	116 in Wheelbase	- Wheelbase
57 in Second Hip Room	56 in Second Hip Room	- Second Hip Room
42 in Second Leg Room	38 in Second Leg Room	- Second Leg Room
113 ft³ Passenger Volume	103 ft³ Passenger Volume	- Passenger Volume
62 in Track Width, Rear	62 in Track Width, Rear	- Track Width, Rear
N/A Min Ground Clearance	N/A Min Ground Clearance	- Min Ground Clearance
63 in Track Width, Front	62 in Track Width, Front	- Track Width, Front

Weight & Capacity

1,000 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	1,000 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	N/A Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	- Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
100 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	100 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
18 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	17 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	- Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
4,009 lbs Base Curb Weight	3,973 lbs Base Curb Weight	- Base Curb Weight
Not Available lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	Not Available lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	Not Available lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

Safety

- Stability Control	Standard Stability Control	- Stability Control
Standard Brake Assist	Standard Brake Assist	- Brake Assist
Standard Navigation System	Standard Navigation System	- Navigation System

Electrical

150 Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)	N/A Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)		- Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)	N/A Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)		- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Brakes

Pwr Brake Type	Pwr Brake Type	- Brake Type
Not Available Drum - Rear (Yes or )	Not Available Drum - Rear (Yes or )	- Drum - Rear (Yes or )
12.7 x 1.18 in Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	11.9 x 1.3 in Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	- Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A Brake ABS System (Second Line)	N/A Brake ABS System (Second Line)	- Brake ABS System (Second Line)
4-wheel Brake ABS System	4-wheel Brake ABS System	- Brake ABS System
Yes Disc - Front (Yes or )	Yes Disc - Front (Yes or )	- Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Disc - Rear (Yes or )	Yes Disc - Rear (Yes or )	- Disc - Rear (Yes or )
11.5 x 0.47 in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	11.7 x 1.0 in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	- Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2011 Cadillac DTS or the 2011 Cadillac STS?

The 2011 Cadillac DTS is more reliable than the 2011 Cadillac STS according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.5 for the 2011 DTS versus a reliability rating of 4.3 for the 2011 STS.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2011 Cadillac DTS or the 2011 Cadillac STS?

The 2011 Cadillac STS is more fuel efficient than the 2011 Cadillac DTS with 21 MPG combined versus 18 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2011 Cadillac DTS or the 2011 Cadillac STS?

The 2011 Cadillac DTS is cheaper than the 2011 Cadillac STS with a $46,680 starting MSRP versus a $47,280 starting MSRP.