2019 Cadillac XTS Luxury AWD // 2016 Acura RLX Elite comparison

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	×2019 Cadillac XTS Luxury AWD	×2016 Acura RLX Elite

The Car Guide rating	66% Cadillac XTS zone Cadillac dealers Pre-owned	73% Acura RLX zone Acura dealers Pre-owned
Year
Trim
MSRP	CA$52,440	CA$69,990
Fees	CA$2,100	CA$2,045
Gas guzzler tax	CA$0	CA$0
Monthly payments	CA$987/month	CA$1,318/month
Powertrain
Combined power	-	377 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Combined torque	-	341 lb·ft @ 4,700 rpm
Engine	3,6 l V6	3,5 l V6 (front, center)
Power	304 hp @ 6,800 rpm (227 kW)	310 hp @ 6,500 rpm (231 kW)
Torque	264 lb·ft @ 5,300 rpm (358 N·m)	273 lb·ft @ 4,700 rpm (370 N·m)
Induction	Atmospheric	Atmospheric
Fuel	Regular	Premium
Engine	-	Electric (rear, left)
Power	-	36 hp @ 4,000 rpm (27 kW)
Torque	-	54 lb·ft @ 0 – 2,000 rpm (73 N·m)
Engine	-	Electric (rear, right)
Power	-	36 hp @ 4,000 rpm (27 kW)
Torque	-	54 lb·ft @ 0 – 2,000 rpm (73 N·m)
Engine	-	Electric (front, center)
Power	-	47 hp @ 3,000 rpm (35 kW)
Torque	-	109 lb·ft @ 500 – 2,000 rpm (148 N·m)
Transmission	6-speed automatic	7-speed automatic
Drivetrain	N/A	AWD
Hybrid / Electric
Battery type	-	Lithium-ion (Li-ion)
Energy	-	1.3 kWh
Voltage	-	260 V
Charging times	-	120V: N/A 240V: N/A 400V: N/A
Cooling	-	N/A
Drivetrain structure	-	Parallel
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type	Sedan	Sedan
Category	Mid-size luxury car	N/A
Assembly	Oshawa, ON, CA	N/A
Generation	1	N/A
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Fuel efficiency / Autonomy
City	13.7 L/100km	8.0 L/100km
Highway	9.0 L/100km	7.5 L/100km
Combined	11.6 L/100km	7.7 L/100km
Autonomy	637 km	740 km
Electric autonomy	-	N/A
CO₂ emissions	272 g/km	180 g/km
Equipment
Sunroof	optional	standard
Heated front seats	standard	standard
Heated rear seats	N/A	standard
Heated steering wheel	N/A	standard
Ventilated front seats	standard	standard
Smart key	standard	standard
Blindspot detection	optional	N/A
Lane departure warning	optional	standard
Remote engine start	N/A	standard
GPS	standard	N/A
Infotainment
Auxiliary audio input	standard	standard
CD player	N/A	standard
Apple CarPlay compatible	standard	not available
Android Auto compatible	standard	not available
Sirius XM	standard	standard
Bluetooth audio	standard	standard
Premium audio system	standard	standard
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires
Steering	rack and pinion with assist	N/A
Turning diameter	12 m	12 m
Front suspension	N/A	independent, short/long arm
Rear suspension	N/A	independent, multi-link
Front brakes	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)
Rear brakes	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)
Front tires	P235/45R19	P245/40WR19
Rear tires	P235/45R19	P245/40WR19
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Safety
Seat belts	5	5
Dimensions / Weight
Length	5,103 mm (201″)	4,981 mm (196″)
Width	1,852 mm (73″)	1,890 mm (74″)
Height	1,509 mm (59″)	1,466 mm (58″)
Wheelbase	2,837 mm (112″)	2,850 mm (112″)
Front track	1,567 mm (62″)	1,633 mm (64″)
Rear track	1,575 mm (62″)	1,631 mm (64″)
Weight	1,905 kg (4,200 lb)	1,960 kg (4,321 lb)
Capacities
Passengers	5	5
Trunk	510 l	328 l
Fuel tank	74 l (16 gal)	57 l (13 gal)
Towing capacity	454 kg (1,001 lb)	N/A
Performance
0-100 km/h	N/A	N/A
80-120 km/h	N/A	N/A
Top speed	N/A	N/A
Braking distance	N/A	N/A
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Warranty
Base warranty	4 years/80,000 km	4 years/80,000 km
Powertrain warranty	6 years/110,000 km	5 years/100,000 km
The Car Guide rating
Fuel economy	4/10	7/10
Reliability	4/10	7/10
Safety	8/10	10/10
Infotainment	8/10	7/10
Driving	6/10	6/10
Overall	7/10	7/10
Average	66%	73%

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