Cadillac vs Acura: How do they compare?

August 02 2023,

Cadillac vs Acura? Here is a very interesting match, given that both brands produce luxury vehicles. Cadillac vehicles have been cruising our streets for 120 years, while Acura appeared in 1986. One of these brands is American while the other is Japanese.

Your Cadillac dealership in the heart of Laval, Cadillac Laval, close to Blainville, Montreal and the West Island, tells you all you need to know about both brands, by comparing vehicles of the same segment.

How do 2023 Acura vs Cadillac SUVs compare?

Acura vs Cadillac XT4

Firstly, it is important to mention that the Japanese manufacturer Acura, does not produce luxury subcompact SUVs. Vehicle models are definitely not as abundant as for Cadillac, which is a first win for the American manufacturer.

Even if Acura does not offer a subcompact SUV model, let’s take a look at the Cadillac XT4. This luxury subcompact SUV is equipped with a 2.0 L 4- cylinder turbo with 237 horsepower and 258 lb-ft. maximum torque, and can reach the 0-100 km/hr in 7.3 seconds.

^{Cadillac XT4 2023}

Moreover, the 2023 XT4 is also offered with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Each of these versions is also offered in three trims: Luxury, Premium Luxury and Sport. Base price is $ 41,097.

front side view of a 2023 Cadillac XT5 in the desert at dusk

^{2024 Cadillac XT5}

Acura RDX vs Cadillac XT5

Here we have the first duel allowing us to compare two luxury SUVs. In fact, the 2023 Cadillac XT5 is first and foremost a luxury compact SUV, just like its rival the Acura RDX.

When it comes to powertrains, the XT5 offers a 2.0 L 4- cylinder turbo with 235 horsepower and 258 lb-ft. maximum torque. You could also opt for a 3.6 L V6 with 310 horsepower and 271 lb-ft. maximum torque.

When it comes to the Acura RDX, it is equipped with a 2.0 L 4- cylinder turbo with 272 horsepower and 280 lb-ft. With the V6, the Cadillac XT5 also wins this round.

While the RDX comes in two trim levels (A-Spec and Platinum Elite A-Spec), the XT5 offers three trims (Luxury, Premium Luxury and Sport). The XT5 base price is $ 49,097 while the RDX shows a MSRP of $ 57,410. As you can see, the Cadillac XT5 is more advantageous, with a price that is $ 8,313 lower.

Acura MDX vs Cadillac XT6

The Cadillac XT6 SUV and the Acura MDX SUV, are both midsize luxury SUVs. The first offers the choice between two different powertrains: a 2.0 L 4- cylinder with 237 horsepower and 258 lb-ft. maximum torque. The second is a 3.6 L V6 with 310 horsepower and 271 lb-ft. maximum torque.

When it comes to the Acura MDX, all trims except for one (Type S) can rely on a 3.5 L V6 engine with 290 horsepower and 267 lb-ft. maximum torque.

Moreover, the MDX requires more fuel than the XT6. You will have combined fuel consumption numbers of 11.2 L/100 km for the Acura, compared to 10.2 L/100 km with the 2023 Cadillac XT6.

^{2023 Cadillac XT6}

Finally, the base price for the more luxurious trim of the MDX is $ 87,110 (Type S Ultra), while the most prestigious trim of the XT6 sells for $ 67,997 (Premium Luxury or Sport).

^{2023 Cadillac Lyriq}

Acura vs Cadillac Lyriq

Acura does not offer electric vehicle models either, making it hard to offer a comparison.

Moreover, in the rear-wheel drive version, the Cadillac Lyriq is equipped with a permanent magnet electric motor with 340 horsepower and 325 lb-ft. maximum torque.

The all-wheel drive trim, for 2024, provides you with 500 horsepower and a very generous maximum torque of 450 lb-ft.

In both cases, the powertrains are coupled with a 102 kWh lithium-ion battery. Furthermore, you will have up to 505 kilometers of electric range on one single charge. Quick charge will allow you to recover a range of up to 122 km in just 10 minutes.

In short, with its 100 % electric midsize luxury SUV, Cadillac definitely takes the win compared to the Tokyo manufacturer Acura.

Acura vs Cadillac Escalade

Acura vehicle models are just as scant when it comes to full-size SUVs, given that they don’t offer any!

As for the Cadillac Escalade, it comes with either a fuel or diesel powertrain. The first is a 6.2 L V8 with 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft. maximum torque. The diesel engine is a 3.0 L 6- cylinder turbo with 277 horsepower and 460 lb-ft. maximum torque. The most opulent version of the SUV, the Escalade-V, can be equipped with a 6.2 L supercharged V8 with 682 horsepower and 653 lb-ft. maximum torque.

As you can see, the Cadillac Escalade is in constant evolution and a 100 % electric version (Escalade IQ) will be available in 2024.

^{2023 Cadillac Escalade}

Acura Integra vs Cadillac CT4

^{2023 Cadillac CT4 Luxury}

Acura Integra vs Cadillac CT4

While the Acura Integra can be equipped with a 1.5 L 4- cylinder turbo engine with 200 horsepower and 192 lb-ft. maximum torque, the Cadillac CT4 luxury sedan offers the choice between two powertrains: a 2.0 L 4- cylinder turbo engine with 235 horsepower and 258 lb-ft. maximum torque or a 2.7 L 4- cylinder engine with 310 horsepower and 350 lb-ft. maximum torque.

No matter the selected powertrain, you are sure to love the 2023 CT4. Even if the Acura Integra comes in 4 trims, the Cadillac CT4 offers a rear-wheel drive version (RWD) or an all-wheel drive version (AWD). Each of these models offers three trim levels.

The most luxurious version of the Integra sells for a MSRP of $ 58,317, while the Premium Luxury trim of the CT4 is offered at $ 51,002. In any case, with this luxury sedan you are getting way more for your money on top of spending less.

Acura TLX vs Cadillac CT5

The Cadillac CT5 sedan is offered in 3 trims. It is available in rear-wheel drive (RWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD). As for the Acura TLX, it is also offered in 3 trims.

Both of these vehicles are luxury compact sedans, although the CT5 offers the choice between three different powertrains:

A 2.0 L 4- cylinder engine with 237 horsepower and 258 lb-ft max. torque
A 3.0 L turbo V6 engine with 335 horsepower and 400 lb-ft.
A 3.0 L turbo V6 engine with 360 horsepower and 405 lb-ft. max. torque (CT5-V)

^{2023 Cadillac CT5}

When it comes to the 2023 Acura TLX, it offers two powertrains:

A 2.0 L 4- cylinder turbo engine with 272 horsepower and 280 lb-ft. max. torque
A 3.0 L turbo V6 engine with 355 horsepower and 354 lb-ft. max torque (Type S)

As you can see, the CT5-V is better equipped than its rival when it comes to power and performance.

You should also know that the 2023 Cadillac CT5 is offered at a base price of $ 49,097 compared to $ 54,710 for the Acura TLX, which represents a difference of over $ 5,000.

front side view of a 2023 Cadillac CT4 Blackwing V on a race track

^{2023 Cadillac CT4 V Blackwing}

Acura vs Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing

Once more, even when sorting through the Acura vehicle catalog, there are no equivalents for this segment.

However, Cadillac offers the outstanding CT4-V Blackwing with its 3.6 L turbo V6 with 472 horsepower and an extremely generous maximum torque of 455 lb-ft. This sedan accomplishes the 0-100 km/hr in only 3.8 seconds.

Initial price is $ 71,979 with the 6- speed manual transmission, and $ 75,557 with the 10- speed automatic transmission.

Acura TLX Type S vs CT5-V Blackwing

The Acura TLX Type S could be the closest thing to the 2023 CT5-V Blackwing, given that it is the most powerful version of the Acura models.

However, the 3.0 L turbo V6 engine with 355 horsepower and 354 lb-ft. maximum torque simply cannot compare to the CT5-V Blackwing’s powertrain, with 668 horsepower and a very generous maximum torque of 659 lb-ft.

The Acura sedan reaches the 0-100 km/hr in 5.0 seconds, while the Blackwing accomplishes the 0-100 km/hr in just 3.7 seconds.

^{2023 Cadillac CT5 V Blackwing}

The TLX Type S is less expensive than the CT5-V Blackwing, although it is much less powerful.

Takeaway

In this comparison it is clear to see that there are no Acura SUVs that can even come close to those offered by Cadillac. Moreover, it is difficult to complete this comparison when Acura simply does not offer models from the same segments as Cadillac, even when some of these are considered quite important, like is the case with electric models.

So, if we were to answer the question: which to choose between Cadillac vs Acura? The answer would be Cadillac, without a doubt!

Take a look at all of the different vehicle models offered by the American manufacturer on the Cadillac Canada website, or make your way to your Cadillac dealership in Laval, Cadillac Laval, close to Blainville, Montreal and the West Island. A team of passionate experts is waiting for you!

Let’s take another look at the specs, for the models compared above:

Summary Table – Specs

Models	Cadillac XT4	Acura
Powertrain	2.0 L 4- cylinder turbo	No comparable model
Power / Performance	237 HP / 258 lb-ft.	No comparable model
Base Price	$ 41,097	No comparable model

Models	Cadillac XT5	Acura RDX
Powertrain	2.0 L 4- cylinder turbo 3.6 L V6	2.0 L 4- cylinder turbo
Power / Performance	235 HP / 258 lb-ft. 310 HP / 271 lb-ft.	272 HP / 280 lb-ft.
Base Price	$ 49,097	$ 57,410

Models	Cadillac XT6	Acura MDX
Powertrain	2.0 L 4- cylinder turbo 3.6 L V6	3.5 L V6 3.0 L Turbo V6 (Type S only)
Power / Performance	237 HP / 258 lb-ft. 310 HP / 271 lb-ft.	290 HP / 267 lb-ft. 355 HP / 354 lb-ft. (Type S only)
Base Price	$ 62,597	$ 87,110

Models	Cadillac Lyriq	Acura
Power / Performance	500 HP / 465 lb-ft.	No comparable model
Range	505 km (RWD)	No comparable model
Base Price	$ 69,798	No comparable model

Models	Cadillac Escalade	Acura
Powertrain	6.2 L V8 (Escalade-V)	No comparable model
Power / Performance	682 HP / 653 lb-ft.	No comparable model

Models	Cadillac CT4	Acura Integra
Powertrain	2.0 L 4- cylinder turbo 2.7 L 4- cylinder turbo	1.5 L 4- cylinder turbo
Power / Performance	235 HP / 258 lb-ft. 310 HP /350 lb-ft.	200 HP / 192 lb-ft.
Base Price – Luxury trims	$ 51,002	$ 58,317

Models	Cadillac CT5	Acura TLX
Powertrain	2.0 L 4- cylinder turbo 3.0 L turbo V6	2.0 L 4- cylinder turbo 3.0 L turbo V6 (Type S)
Power / Performance	237 HP / 258 lb-ft. 335 HP /400 lb-ft.	272 HP / 280 lb-ft. 355 HP / 354 lb-ft. (Type S)
Base Price	$ 49,097	$ 54,710