Cadillac DTS vs. Saab 9-3
Highlights
| 2011 Cadillac DTS | 2011 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
| 2011 Cadillac DTS | 2011 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 |
|
|
| MPG |
15 City / 23 Hwy
|
21 City / 31 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
12.5 qts
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2011 Cadillac DTS | 2011 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
| 2011 Cadillac DTS | 2011 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
| 2011 Cadillac DTS | 2011 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
| 2011 Cadillac DTS | 2011 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
| 2011 Cadillac DTS | 2011 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
| 2011 Cadillac DTS | 2011 Saab 9-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Brake Assist |
Standard
|
Not available
|
| Navigation System |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Electrical
| 2011 Cadillac DTS | 2011 Saab 9-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
150
|
120
|
Brakes
| 2011 Cadillac DTS | 2011 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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