2024 Cadillac CT5 vs. 2023 Volkswagen Arteon Review

Picture of the 2024 Cadillac CT5

2024 Cadillac
CT5

MSRP*: $38,395 to $44,095
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Picture of the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon

2023 Volkswagen
Arteon

MSRP*: $43,010 to $50,175
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MPG - City 22 MPG 22 - 25 MPG
MPG - Hwy 30 MPG 31 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 237-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 300-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 237 hp 300 hp
Exterior Length 193.8 in 191.5 in
Exterior Width 74.1 in 73.7 in
Leg Room Front 42.4 in
Rear 37.9 in
Front 41.2 in
Rear 40.2 in
Head Room Front 39.0 in
Rear 36.6 in
Front 37.7 - 37.9 in
Rear 37.0 - 37.1 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Volkswagen Arteon than the Cadillac CT5, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Cadillac CT5 will be a favorite with taller drivers due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Volkswagen Arteon.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Cadillac CT5 as you will with the Volkswagen Arteon, as they get the same number of miles per tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Cadillac CT5 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Volkswagen Arteon.

Dimensions
The Cadillac CT5 is about the same width as the Volkswagen Arteon. When looking at overall length, the Cadillac CT5 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Volkswagen Arteon.

Handling
The Cadillac CT5 has about the same turning radius as the Volkswagen Arteon, allowing equal maneuverability in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Cadillac CT5 is significantly less powerful than the Volkswagen Arteon. The good news is that, reportedly, cars with lower horsepower engines often have lower insurance premiums.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the engine of the Cadillac CT5 does a much better job of transmitting power to the wheels than the Volkswagen Arteon.

Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Cadillac CT5 and the Volkswagen Arteon.