Cadillac vs. Pontiac
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Cadillac and Pontiac contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Cadillac and Pontiac cars.
When comparing the Cadillac brand to the Pontiac brand, Cadillac has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, fuel efficiency and variety of models offered. Pontiac has the advantage in the area of used car pricing.
Cadillac versus Pontiac: Pricing and Value: Pontiac has lower used vehicle starting prices in 1 out of 1 vehicle comparisons.
Cadillac versus Pontiac: Horsepower and Fuel Efficiency: Cadillac vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Cadillac offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
Cadillac versus Pontiac: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings:
Available Body Styles: Cadillac offers 8 SUVs and 4 sedans. In comparison, Pontiac offers
Drivetrain Options: Cadillac offers 11 gasoline vehicles, 2 diesels, and 1 electric vehicle. Pontiac offers .
Cadillac offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 7 rear-wheel-drive models. Pontiac offers .
New Car Pricing
Cadillac CTS
Not Yet Available
New Car Pricing
Pontiac G8
Not Yet Available
Used Car Pricing
Cadillac CTS
$19,499 - $32,600
Used Car Pricing
Pontiac G8
$6,499 - $37,378
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Cadillac CTS
57%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Pontiac G8
Not Yet Available
Horsepower / Torque
Cadillac CTS
268 hp / 295 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
Pontiac G8
256 hp / 248 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Cadillac CTS
22 / 30 / 25
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Pontiac G8
17 / 25 / 20
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Cadillac CTS
8.3 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Pontiac G8
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Cadillac CTS
7.9 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Pontiac G8
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Cadillac CTS
10 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Pontiac G8
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Cadillac CTS
6.9 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Pontiac G8
Not available