For
The 3.6 feels a fair bit brisker than the version with the smaller engine, and although running costs are high, they're not much worse than the 2.8's.
Against
The 3.6 is a lot more expensive to buy than the 2.8, and although performance is better, it still doesn't feel fast enough when you consider the size of the V6 engine.
What Car? says
2
out of 5 stars
The only choice if you want decent performance from your CTS, but you'll still be disappointed. It'll cost you a bomb to buy and run, too.
Calculate equipment options
|
Comfort
|
|
Electric Sunroof
|
£1,174
|
|
Manual sunroof
|
Not Available
|
|
Cruise control
|
Standard
|
|
Electric mirrors
|
Standard
|
|
Heated mirrors
|
Standard
|
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Electric windows front
|
Standard
|
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Electric windows rear
|
Standard
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Climate Control
|
Standard
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Power Steering
|
Standard
|
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Steering adjustment reach
|
Standard
|
|
Steering adjustment rake
|
Standard
|
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Power Seats
|
Standard
|
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Heated Seats
|
Standard
|
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Panoramic sunroof
|
Not Available
|
|
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
|
Not Available
|
|
Power Folding Mirror
|
Standard
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Engine & Transmission
|
|
Auto
|
Standard
|
|
Entertainment
|
|
Radio/Cassette
|
Not Available
|
|
RDS Radio/Cassette
|
Not Available
|
|
CD
|
Standard
|
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MP3/iPod Connection
|
Standard
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MP3 CD Player
|
Standard
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RDS CD
|
Standard
|
|
Hard Drive
|
Standard
|
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Exterior
|
|
Metallic paint
|
£650
|
|
Alloy wheels
|
Standard
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|
Front Foglights
|
Standard
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Interior
|
|
Satellite navigation
|
Standard
|
|
Leather Seats
|
Standard
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|
Split/fold seats
|
Standard
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|
Safety
|
|
Passenger airbag
|
Standard
|
|
Side airbags
|
Standard
|
|
ABS
|
Standard
|
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3 Point centre belt
|
Standard
|
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Driver's airbag
|
Standard
|
|
Belt pretensioners
|
Standard
|
|
Isofix
|
Standard
|
|
Traction control
|
Standard
|
|
Curtain Airbag
|
Standard
|
|
Rear Parking Sensor
|
Standard
|
|
Electronic stability programme
|
Standard
|
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Rain Sensing Wipers
|
Standard
|
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Security
|
|
Alarm
|
Standard
|
|
Immobiliser
|
Standard
|
|
Deadlocks
|
Standard
|
|
Central locking
|
Standard
|
|
Remote locking
|
Standard
|
|
Visible VIN
|
Standard
|
|
Running costs
|
|
Town mpg
|
17
|
|
Out of town mpg
|
35.8
|
|
Average mpg
|
25.4
|
|
Tank capacity (litres)
|
68
|
|
CO2 Rating (g/km)
|
241
|
|
Carbon offset cost
|
£35
|
|
Green rating
|
L
|
|
Insurance group
|
44
|
|
Typical insurance
|
£1,078.00
|
|
% Value retained (3yrs/36000 miles)
|
19%
|
|
Typical contract hire
|
£0.00
|
|
Pence per mile
|
0
|
|
Servicing costs - 3 years
|
£0.00
|
|
Service intervals
|
Variable
|
|
Warranty period
|
3yr/60k + Paint + 6yr Perforation + 3yr Breakdown
|
| Three-year cost | £49,003 |
|
Company car tax
|
|
Percentage charge
|
35
|
|
Benefit in kind
|
£15,482.00
|
|
Tax payable 20%
|
£3,096.00
|
|
Tax payable 40%
|
£6,193.00
|
Performance and measurements
| Body type |
Saloon
|
|
Number of doors
|
4
|
|
Number of seats
|
5
|
|
Engine (cc/type)
|
3564/V6
|
|
Number of Valves
|
24
|
|
Fuel type
|
Unleaded
|
|
Max power (bhp/rpm)
|
307/6400
|
|
Pulling power (lb/ft)
|
276
|
|
Engine position
|
F
|
|
Driven wheels
|
Rear
|
|
Length (mm)
|
4860
|
|
Width (mm)
|
1842
|
|
Height (mm)
|
1464
|
|
Front headroom (mm)
|
986
|
|
Front legroom (mm)
|
1078
|
|
Rear headroom (mm)
|
944
|
|
Rear kneeroom (mm)
|
913
|
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Boot space (min ltr)
|
373
|
|
Boot space (max ltr)
|
373
|
|
Turning circle (m)
|
10.96
|
|
Towing weight (kg)
|
1814
|
|
Kerb weight (kg)
|
1798
|
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Manufacturers figures
|
|
0-60 mph (secs)
|
6.3
|
|
Max speed (mph)
|
150
|
|
Euro NCAP Test Scores
|
|
Adult protection
|
Unavailable
|
|
Child protection
|
Unavailable
|
|
Pedestrian protection
|
Unavailable
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