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Cadillac DTS vs. Saab 9-3

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$46,680
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2011 Cadillac DTS2011 Saab 9-3
Starting MSRP
$46,680
$28,900
Engine Type
Gas V8
Turbocharged Gas I4
MPG
15 City / 23 Hwy
21 City / 31 Hwy
Horsepower
275 hp
210 hp
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
6
5
Basic Warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Not available

Engine

Engine comparison
2011 Cadillac DTS2011 Saab 9-3
Engine Type
Gas V8
Turbocharged Gas I4
Displacement
4.6L/279
2.0L/122
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
275 @ 6000
210 @ 5500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
295 @ 4400
221 @ 2500
Transmission Options
  • A/T
  • 4-Speed A/T
  • M/T
  • 6-Speed M/T
MPG
15 City / 23 Hwy
21 City / 31 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
12.5 qts
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2011 Cadillac DTS2011 Saab 9-3
Front Tire Size
P235/55SR17
P215/55HR16
Rear Tire Size
P235/55SR17
P215/55HR16
Spare Tire Size
Not Available
Compact
Front Wheel Size
17 x 7 in
16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
17 x 7 in
16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
Not Available in
Compact in
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steel

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2011 Cadillac DTS2011 Saab 9-3
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
4-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Not Available
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Not Available
w/Coil Springs

Steering

Steering comparison
2011 Cadillac DTS2011 Saab 9-3
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
14
16
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2
3
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
42 ft
37 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2011 Cadillac DTS2011 Saab 9-3
Front Head Room
39 in
39 in
Second Leg Room
42 in
35 in
Front Leg Room
43 in
42 in
Front Shoulder Room
60 in
56 in
Front Hip Room
57 in
N/A
Second Head Room
39 in
37 in
Trunk Volume
19 ft³
15 ft³
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
6 in
Track Width, Rear
62 in
59 in
Track Width, Front
63 in
60 in
Height, Overall
58 in
57 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
75 in
71 in
Length, Overall
208 in
183 in
Wheelbase
116 in
105 in
Second Hip Room
57 in
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
59 in
55 in
Passenger Volume
113 ft³
93 ft³
Passenger Capacity
5
5

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2011 Cadillac DTS2011 Saab 9-3
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,000 lbs
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
100 lbs
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Not Available lbs
Base Curb Weight
4,009 lbs
3,395 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
18 gal
16 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A

Safety

Safety comparison
2011 Cadillac DTS2011 Saab 9-3
Stability Control
Not available
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not available
Navigation System
Standard
Not available

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2011 Cadillac DTS2011 Saab 9-3
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
150
120

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2011 Cadillac DTS2011 Saab 9-3
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.5 x 0.47 in
10.9 x -TBD- in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Type
Pwr
Pwr
Brake ABS System
4-wheel
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.7 x 1.18 in
11.1 x -TBD- in

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2011 Cadillac DTS or the 2011 Saab 9-3?

The 2011 Cadillac DTS is more reliable than the 2011 Saab 9-3 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.5 for the 2011 DTS versus a reliability rating of 4.4 for the 2011 9-3.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2011 Cadillac DTS or the 2011 Saab 9-3?

The 2011 Saab 9-3 is more fuel efficient than the 2011 Cadillac DTS with 24 MPG combined versus 18 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2011 Cadillac DTS or the 2011 Saab 9-3?

The 2011 Saab 9-3 is cheaper than the 2011 Cadillac DTS with a $28,900 starting MSRP versus a $46,680 starting MSRP.

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