2020 Cadillac CT4

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Rating6.7

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Compact Sedan
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$32,995 - $44,495
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on November 1, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Powerful optional engine improves performance by a drastic margin

The 10 speed automatic transmission is clunky occasionally

CT4 makes its debut replacing the Cadillac ATS

Sporty handling characteristics are quite impressive for its class

Subpar cargo space in its segment

Cutting-edge cabin offers uncompromised luxury

Specs & Features

$32,995

price

237 hp @ 5000 rpm

horsepower

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

torque

TBD

transmission

2.0L 4cyl 8A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2020 Cadillac CT4 is a mid size sedan offered in 3 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $33,990. For that price, it mainly competes with the Volvo S60, the BMW 3 Series, and the Genesis G70. Between three trims, the Cadillac CT4 offers two powertrains. The base engine is a 2.0L turbocharged Inline-4 capable of making 237 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 310 horsepower-making 2.7-liter turbocharged inline-4 engine. The Cadillac CT4 reaches 60 mph from zero in 5.2 seconds on its base engine. Depending on the powertrain, the CT4 can manage a combined fuel economy between 23 mpg and 27 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 10 striking colors the CT4 comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

Out of all the three trims available, we recommend the flagship Sport trim which boasts some performance upgrades as well as sporty interior trims and features such as Brembo brakes, sport steering wheel with magnesium shift paddles, body-colored exterior trims, and tinted taillights.

Trims

    Luxury
    $32,995 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl 8A
    • Horsepower: 237 hp @ 5000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 27 mpg
    Premium Luxury
    $37,495 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl RWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 237 hp @ 5000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 27 mpg
    Sport
    $38,595 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl RWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 237 hp @ 5000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 27 mpg
    V-Series
    $44,495 onwards
    • Engine: 2.7L 4cyl RWD 10A
    • Horsepower: 325 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 380 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 4.5 sec
    • Top Speed: 164 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 23 mpg

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Price

$32,995- $44,495

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

6.74

Horsepower

325 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

380 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

Capacity

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Gasoline

7.26

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Gasoline

6.59

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295 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

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Gasoline

6.35

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Gasoline

7.29

311 hp @ 6600 rpm

280 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

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Gasoline

7.18

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258 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

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Gasoline

7.2

250 hp @ 5500 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

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Gasoline

7.35

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306 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

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Gasoline

7.66

188 hp @ 4200 rpm

236 lb.-ft. @ 1450 rpm

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Gasoline

7.1

247 hp @ 5500 rpm

269 lb.-ft. @ 1300 rpm

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2020 Cadillac CT4 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    6 sec14.4 sec-
    5.5 sec14 sec142 mph
    5.5 sec13.8 sec152 mph
    5.6 sec13.8 sec-
    5.6 sec14.1 sec130 mph
    5.9 sec--

    2020 Cadillac CT4 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      23 mpg34 mpg27 mpg17 gal.-
      2020 Audi A4

      Ranked #1

      27 mpg35 mpg30 mpg15.3 gal.413.1/535.5 mi.
      26 mpg36 mpg30 mpg15.6 gal.405.6/561.6 mi.
      24 mpg35 mpg28 mpg17.4 gal.417.6/609 mi.
      25 mpg35 mpg28 mpg13.5 gal.337.5/472.5 mi.
      25 mpg34 mpg28 mpg16.6 gal.415/564.4 mi.

      2020 Cadillac CT4 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        187.2 in.71.4 in.56 in.-109.3 in.
        189.6 in.71.8 in.57.2 in.5 in.112.2 in.
        2020 Audi A4

        Ranked #2

        187.5 in.72.7 in.56.2 in.5.2 in.111 in.
        187.4 in.72.8 in.56.3 in.5.8 in.113.1 in.
        185.7 in.71.9 in.56.8 in.5.7 in.112.2 in.
        184.6 in.72 in.56.7 in.4.3 in.107.4 in.

        2020 Cadillac CT4 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          10.7 cu.ft.93.5 cu.ft.46 cu.ft.
          14.5 cu.ft.91 cu.ft.14.5 cu.ft.
          13 cu.ft.130.5 cu.ft.72.2 cu.ft.
          10.5 cu.ft.93.8 cu.ft.68.6 cu.ft.
          12 cu.ft.95.4 cu.ft.64.5 cu.ft.
          12.6 cu.ft.-48.9 cu.ft.

          2020 Cadillac CT4 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            30.4 cu.ft.10.7 cu.ft.46 cu.ft.121 ft.
            72.2 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.72.2 cu.ft.76 ft.
            13.2 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.-
            -10.8 cu.ft.--
            12.8 cu.ft.11.6 cu.ft.12.8 cu.ft.-
            2020 Audi A4

            Ranked #6

            -12 cu.ft.-60 ft.

            2020 Cadillac CT4 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              --3422 lbs.
              2000 lbs.890 lbs.3657 lbs.
              905 lbs.905 lbs.3521 lbs.
              --3583 lbs.
              -1158 lbs.3472 lbs.
              -825 lbs.3582 lbs.

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