Cadillac DTS vs. Cadillac STS
Highlights
| 2011 Cadillac DTS | 2011 Cadillac STS | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$46,680
|
$47,280
|
| Engine Type |
Gas V8
|
Gas V6
|
| MPG |
15 City / 23 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
| 2011 Cadillac DTS | 2011 Cadillac STS | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
275 @ 6000
|
302 @ 6300
|
| Displacement |
4.6L/279
|
3.6L/220
|
| Engine Type |
Gas V8
|
Gas V6
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
295 @ 4400
|
272 @ 5200
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
15 City / 23 Hwy
|
18 City / 27 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
12.5 qts
|
10.9 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2011 Cadillac DTS | 2011 Cadillac STS | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Wheel Size |
17 x 7 in
|
17 x 7.5 in
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Front Tire Size |
P235/55SR17
|
P235/50VR17
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Not Available in
|
Not Available in
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P235/55SR17
|
P235/50VR17
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Not Available
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
17 x 7 in
|
17 x 7.5 in
|
Suspension
| 2011 Cadillac DTS | 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
| 2011 Cadillac DTS | 2011 Cadillac STS | |
|---|---|---|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
2
|
3
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
42 ft
|
37 ft
|
| Steering Type |
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
Pwr rack & pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
14
|
18
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2011 Cadillac DTS | 2011 Cadillac STS | |
|---|---|---|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Head Room |
39 in
|
38 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
62 in
|
62 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Leg Room |
42 in
|
38 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Height, Overall |
58 in
|
58 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
75 in
|
73 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
60 in
|
59 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
57 in
|
55 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
63 in
|
62 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
43 in
|
43 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
57 in
|
56 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
19 ft³
|
14 ft³
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
59 in
|
57 in
|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
39 in
|
| Wheelbase |
116 in
|
116 in
|
| Length, Overall |
208 in
|
197 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
113 ft³
|
103 ft³
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2011 Cadillac DTS | 2011 Cadillac STS | |
|---|---|---|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
1,000 lbs
|
1,000 lbs
|
| Base Curb Weight |
4,009 lbs
|
3,973 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
100 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
| 2011 Cadillac DTS | 2011 Cadillac STS | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Assist |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Navigation System |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2011 Cadillac DTS | 2011 Cadillac STS | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
150
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2011 Cadillac DTS | 2011 Cadillac STS | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11.5 x 0.47 in
|
11.7 x 1.0 in
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12.7 x 1.18 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 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.
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