Acura RL vs Cadillac STS
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2011 Cadillac STS
Overview
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Cadillac STSV6 Luxury Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | V6 Luxury Sport |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2012 | 2011 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Cadillac STSV6 Luxury Sport |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $48,200 | $47,280 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Cadillac STSV6 Luxury Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 20 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 17 MPG | 18 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 24 MPG | 27 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 19.3 gal (best) | 17 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Cadillac STSV6 Luxury Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 302 hp (best) |
| Torque | 271 lb-ft | 272 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3.7 L (best) | 3.6 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Cadillac STSV6 Luxury Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 13.1 cu ft | 13.8 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | — | 1,000 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,083 lbs | 3,973 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 116.4 in (best) |
| Length | 195.7 in | 196.7 in (best) |
| Width | 72.7 in (best) | 72.6 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 57.6 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Cadillac STSV6 Luxury Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Rollover | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 6 | None reported (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Acura RL | Cadillac STS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $48,200 MSRP(Currently comparing) | V6 Luxury Sport $47,280 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Technology Package $52,350 MSRP | V6 Luxury $50,820 MSRP |
| 3 | Technology Package - in HI $52,350 MSRP | V6 Premium $56,380 MSRP |
| 4 | Advance Package $56,150 MSRP | — |
Acura RL vs Cadillac STS FAQ
- Which is better: 2012 Acura RL or 2011 Cadillac STS?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2012 Acura RL vs 2011 Cadillac STS on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2012 Acura RL or 2011 Cadillac STS?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2011 Cadillac STS starts lower at $47,280.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2012 Acura RL or 2011 Cadillac STS?
- The 2011 Cadillac STS leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (47,280).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2012 Acura RL or 2011 Cadillac STS?
- The 2011 Cadillac STS leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (21).
- Which has better horsepower: 2012 Acura RL or 2011 Cadillac STS?
- The 2011 Cadillac STS leads on horsepower in this comparison (302).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2012 Acura RL or 2011 Cadillac STS?
- The 2011 Cadillac STS leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,000).