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Cadillac DTS vs. Cadillac STS

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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2011 Cadillac DTS2011 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

Engine comparison
2011 Cadillac DTS2011 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
  • A/T
  • 4-Speed A/T
  • 6-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
15 City / 23 Hwy
18 City / 27 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
12.5 qts
10.9 qts

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2011 Cadillac DTS2011 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

Suspension comparison
2011 Cadillac DTS2011 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

Steering comparison
2011 Cadillac DTS2011 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

Measurements comparison
2011 Cadillac DTS2011 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

Weight & Capacity comparison
2011 Cadillac DTS2011 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

Safety comparison
2011 Cadillac DTS2011 Cadillac STS
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Not available
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2011 Cadillac DTS2011 Cadillac STS
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
150
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2011 Cadillac DTS2011 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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