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Cadillac ELR vs. Oldsmobile Cutlass

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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2016 Cadillac ELR1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Starting MSRP
$65,000
$18,145
Engine Type
Gas/Electric
Gas V6
Combined MPGe
32 - 85
Not available
MPG
Not available
20 City / 29 Hwy
Range
36 - 40 mi.
Not available
Level 2 Charging
5 hrs.
Not available
Battery Capacity
17 kWh
Not available
Horsepower
233 hp
150 hp
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
4
5
Basic Warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2016 Cadillac ELR1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Engine Type
Gas/Electric
Gas V6
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
373
185 @ 3200
Displacement
1.4L/85.3
3.1L/191
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
233
150 @ 4800
Transmission Options
  • 1-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • A/T
  • 4-Speed A/T
MPG
31 City / 35 Hwy
20 City / 29 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
13.2 qts

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2016 Cadillac ELR1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Steel
Rear Wheel Size
20 x 8.5 in
15 x 6 in
Rear Tire Size
P245/40R20
P215/60R15
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Steel
Front Tire Size
P245/40R20
P215/60R15
Front Wheel Size
20 x 8.5 in
15 x 6 in
Spare Tire Size
N/A
T125/70D15
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
15 x 4 in

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2016 Cadillac ELR1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Suspension Type - Front
HiPer Strut
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Watts Link
Tri-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
N/A
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
N/A
w/Coil Springs

Steering

Steering comparison
2016 Cadillac ELR1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Steering Type
Electric Pwr
Power Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
3
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15
16
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
38 ft
36 ft

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2016 Cadillac ELR1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Passenger Capacity
4
5
Front Shoulder Room
55 in
55 in
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
6 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
73 in
69 in
Second Hip Room
49 in
52 in
Second Shoulder Room
50 in
55 in
Passenger Volume
N/A
99 ft³
Liftover Height
N/A
29 in
Front Hip Room
53 in
52 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
42 in
Height, Overall
56 in
56 in
Second Head Room
35 in
38 in
Front Head Room
37 in
39 in
Second Leg Room
34 in
38 in
Track Width, Front
62 in
59 in
Track Width, Rear
62 in
59 in
Wheelbase
106 in
107 in
Trunk Volume
11 ft³
17 ft³
Length, Overall
186 in
192 in

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2016 Cadillac ELR1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Base Curb Weight
4,065 lbs
3,074 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
1,000 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
9 gal
15 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
100 lbs

Safety

Safety comparison
2016 Cadillac ELR1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Backup Camera
Standard
Not available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not available
Navigation System
Standard
Not available

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2016 Cadillac ELR1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
105
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
600

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2016 Cadillac ELR1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Not Available
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.5 x -TBD- in
Not Available in
Brake Type
Regenerative
Power
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.6 x -TBD- in
10.78 x 1.02 in

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2016 Cadillac ELR or the 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass?

The 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass is more reliable than the 2016 Cadillac ELR according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 1999 Cutlass versus a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2016 ELR.

Which car is cheaper, the 2016 Cadillac ELR or the 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass?

The 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass is cheaper than the 2016 Cadillac ELR with a $18,145 starting MSRP versus a $65,000 starting MSRP.

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