Pontiac G8 vs. Cadillac CTS
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Pontiac G8 and Cadillac CTS contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Pontiac G8 and the Cadillac CTS.
In comparing the Pontiac G8's and the Cadillac CTS's specifications and ratings, the Pontiac G8 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and interior volume. The Cadillac CTS has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Pontiac G8's and the Cadillac CTS's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2009 Pontiac G8 ranges from $6,499 to $37,378 while a used 2009 Cadillac CTS is priced between $4,985 to $12,990.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Pontiac G8’s base engine makes 256 horsepower, and the Cadillac CTS base engine makes 263 horsepower. The G8 is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 475 miles. The CTS is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 450 miles. This gives the Pontiac G8 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Cadillac CTS. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Pontiac G8 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Cadillac CTS has the advantage in the areas of front head room and front leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Cadillac CTS has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$28,190
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$34,780
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$49,354
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$31,795 - $85,100
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$17,634
Price Range:
$6,499 - $37,378
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N/A
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N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
33
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
105,948
# Good or Great Deals:
8
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$8,256
Price Range:
$4,985 - $12,990
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$8,916
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$7,154 - $10,548
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
65
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
119,438
# Good or Great Deals:
23
Pontiac G8 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Cadillac CTS Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Pontiac G8
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Cadillac CTS
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.5
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
3.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2.5 - 11.2
Pontiac G8 Rankings
Not yet available
Cadillac CTS Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 7Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
24 out of / 29Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Pontiac G8 Trim Levels
Base, Base w/Bluetooth, GT, GT w/Bluetooth, GXP
Cadillac CTS Trim Levels
3.6L DI, 3.6L V6
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
256 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
248 foot-lbs @ 2100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
263 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
253 foot-lbs @ 3100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.068 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 25 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
323 / 475 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 25 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
288 / 450 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Bluetooth:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59.1 inches
Cargo Space:
17.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
124.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.7 inches
Cargo Space:
13.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
98.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3885 lbs
Width:
74.8 inches
Height:
57.7 inches
Length:
196.1 inches
Wheelbase:
114.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3861 lbs
Width:
72.5 inches
Height:
58 inches
Length:
191.6 inches
Wheelbase:
113.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/45R18-100V
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/55R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Panther Black Metallic
Blue
Stryker Blue Metallic
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic / Maverick Silver Metallic / Pacific Slate Metallic
Red
Liquid Red / Sport Red Metallic
White
White Hot
Gold
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Ice / Black Raven
Blue
Blue Diamond Tricoat
Gray
Radiant Silver / Thunder Gray ChromaFlair
Red
Black Cherry / Crystal Red Tintcoat
White
White Diamond Tricoat
Gold
Gold Mist
Interior Colors
Black
Onyx
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony w/Ebony Accents
Brown
Cashmere w/Cocoa Accents
Gray
Light Titanium w/Ebony Accents
