CT5 vs Scirocco GTS

Cadillac · Volkswagen

1/4 Mile winner

Scirocco GTS

Beats the CT5 by 0.11s

The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the Scirocco GTS beats the CT5 comfortably, finishing 0.11 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Scirocco GTS thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power

237 hp

220 hp

0–100 km/h

6.6s

6.5s

Top speed

240 km/h

246 km/h

Engine

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gasoline

2.0L I4 Turbo

Fuel

Petrol

Torque

350 Nm

Price

$38,195

$35,000

Simulated race times

Distance

CT5

Scirocco GTS

100 m

6.605s

6.568s

1/8 mile

9.727s

9.665s

1/4 mile

14.540s

14.429s

1 km

25.750s

25.481s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Scirocco GTS is $35,000 vs $38,195 for the CT5 — a $3,195 gap. Power: CT5 makes 17 hp more (237 vs 220). Top speed: Scirocco GTS runs to 246 km/h, 6 km/h higher than CT5.

FAQ

Which is faster, the CT5 or the Scirocco GTS?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Scirocco GTS is faster, beating the CT5 by 0.11 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the CT5 vs the Scirocco GTS?

The CT5 hits 100 km/h in 6.6 seconds, while the Scirocco GTS does it in 6.5 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The CT5 produces 237 hp; the Scirocco GTS produces 220 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The CT5 tops out at 240 km/h, and the Scirocco GTS reaches 246 km/h.

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