Compare the2024 Cadillac CT5-VVS 2023 Dodge Charger SRT

Safety
Warranty
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Environmental Friendliness
Transmission
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Servicing Ease
Ergonomics
Economic Advantages
Recommendations

Safety

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The CT5-V Blackwing’s pre-crash front seatbelts will tighten automatically in the event the vehicle detects an impending crash, improving protection against injury significantly. The Charger SRT doesn’t offer pre-crash pretensioners.

In the past twenty years hundreds of infants and young children have died after being left in vehicles, usually by accident. When turning the vehicle off, drivers of the CT5-V are reminded to check the back seat if they opened the rear door before starting out. The Charger SRT doesn’t offer a back seat reminder.

The Cadillac CT5-V has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags helps prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The Charger SRT doesn’t offer knee airbags.

The CT5-V has standard Automatic Emergency Braking, which use forward mounted sensors to warn the driver of a possible collision ahead. If the driver doesn’t react and the system determines a collision is imminent, it automatically applies the brakes at full-force in order to reduce the force of the crash or avoid it altogether. The Charger SRT doesn't offer collision warning or crash mitigation brakes.

Over 200 people are killed each year when backed over by motor vehicles. The CT5-V (except Manual) has standard Reverse Automatic Braking that uses rear sensors to monitor for objects to the rear and automatically applies the brakes to prevent a collision. The Charger SRT doesn’t offer backup collision prevention brakes.

The CT5-V offers all-wheel drive to maximize traction under poor conditions, especially in ice and snow. The Charger SRT doesn’t offer all-wheel drive.

The CT5-V’s lane departure warning system alerts a temporarily inattentive driver when the vehicle begins to leave its lane and gently nudges the vehicle back towards its lane. The Charger SRT doesn’t offer a lane departure warning system.

The CT5-V offers an optional HD Surround Vision to allow the driver to see objects all around the vehicle on a screen. The Charger SRT only offers a rear monitor and rear parking sensors that beep or flash a light. That doesn’t help with obstacles to the front or sides.

Both the CT5-V and the Charger SRT have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras and rear cross-path warning.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Cadillac CT5-V is safer than the Dodge Charger SRT:

	CT5-V	Charger SRT
OVERALL STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
	Driver
STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
Neck Injury Risk	24%	26%
Neck Stress	217 lbs.	230 lbs.
Neck Compression	5 lbs.	41 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	408/341 lbs.	582/440 lbs.
	Passenger
STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
Chest Compression	.6 inches	.7 inches
Neck Injury Risk	25%	33%
Neck Stress	144 lbs.	155 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	93/36 lbs.	267/469 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Cadillac CT5-V is safer than the Dodge Charger SRT:

	CT5-V	Charger SRT
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
HIC	129	138
Chest Movement	.9 inches	1.4 inches
Abdominal Force	209 lbs.	212 lbs.
Hip Force	233 lbs.	372 lbs.
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	93	164
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	240	270
Spine Acceleration	35 G’s	48 G’s
Hip Force	558 lbs.	692 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

Warranty

The CT5-V comes with a full 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire car. The Charger SRT’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 14,000 miles sooner.

Cadillac’s powertrain warranty covers the CT5-V 1 year and 10,000 miles longer than Dodge covers the Charger SRT. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 6 years or 70,000 miles. Coverage on the Charger SRT ends after only 5 years or 60,000 miles.

The CT5-V’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the Charger SRT’s (6 vs. 5 years).

Engine

As tested in Car and Driver the CT5-V Blackwing 6.2 supercharged V8 is faster than the Dodge Charger SRT (702 HP engine) (automatics tested):

	CT5-V	Charger SRT
Zero to 60 MPH	3.5 sec	3.8 sec
Zero to 100 MPH	7.3 sec	7.9 sec
5 to 60 MPH Rolling Start	3.8 sec	4.1 sec
Quarter Mile	11.4 sec	11.9 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	128 MPH	124 MPH
Top Speed	205 MPH	196 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the CT5-V gets better mileage than the Charger SRT:

			MPG
CT5-V
RWD	Manual	6.2 supercharged V8	13 city/21 hwy
	Auto	6.2 supercharged V8	13 city/21 hwy
		3.0 turbo V6	18 city/27 hwy
	Auto	3.0 turbo V6	18 city/26 hwy
Charger SRT
	Auto	6.2 supercharged V8	12 city/21 hwy
		Redeye 6.2 supercharged V8	12 city/21 hwy

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the CT5-V’s fuel efficiency. The Charger SRT doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

In heavy traffic or at stoplights the CT5-V (except Blackwing)’s engine automatically turns off when the vehicle is stopped, saving fuel and reducing pollution. The engine is automatically restarted when the driver gets ready to move again. If the conditions warrant or the driver wishes, the system can be manually disabled at any time for the duration of a trip. The Charger SRT doesn’t offer an automatic engine start/stop system.

The CT5-V Blackwing has a standard locking fuel door which locks and unlocks with the power locks. The fuel filler door is not lockable on the Charger SRT. A locking fuel door helps prevent fuel theft and vandalism, such as sugar in the tank.

Environmental Friendliness

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Cadillac CT5-V higher (3 to 5 out of 10) than the Dodge Charger SRT (1). This means the CT5-V produces up to 39 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the Charger SRT every 15,000 miles.

Transmission

The CT5-V offers a manual transmission for better acceleration, control and sportiness. The Charger SRT doesn’t offer a manual transmission.

A 10-speed automatic is standard on the Cadillac CT5-V, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only an eight-speed automatic is available for the Charger SRT.

Brakes and Stopping

The CT5-V stops much shorter than the Charger SRT:

	CT5-V	Charger SRT
70 to 0 MPH	152 feet	162 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	103 feet	104 feet	Motor Trend

Tires and Wheels

The CT5-V Blackwing’s 305/30R19 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 30 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Charger SRT’s 35 series tires.

The CT5-V has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The Charger SRT doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

Changing a flat tire near traffic can be dangerous and inconvenient. The run-flat tires available on the CT5-V can be driven up to 50 miles without any air pressure, allowing you to drive to a service station for a repair. The Charger SRT doesn’t offer run-flat tires.

Suspension and Handling

The CT5-V’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (52.9% to 47.1%) than the Charger SRT’s (56.7% to 43.3%). This gives the CT5-V more stable handling and braking.

The CT5-V Blackwing handles at 1.02 G’s, while the Charger SRT Redeye pulls only .93 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

Chassis

The Cadillac CT5-V may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 450 to 600 pounds less than the Dodge Charger SRT.

The CT5-V is 7.2 inches shorter than the Charger SRT, making the CT5-V easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

Passenger Space

The CT5-V has .4 inches more front headroom and .6 inches more front legroom than the Charger SRT.

Cargo Capacity

A low lift-over trunk design makes loading and unloading the CT5-V easier. The CT5-V’s trunk lift-over height is 27.8 inches, while the Charger SRT’s liftover is 30.1 inches.

To make loading groceries and cargo easier when your hands are full, the CT5-V’s available trunk can be opened just by kicking your foot under the back bumper, leaving your hands completely free. The Charger SRT doesn’t offer a hands-free gesture to open its trunk, forcing you to put cargo down if your hands are full.

Servicing Ease

J.D. Power and Associates surveys of service recipients show that Cadillac service is better than Dodge. J.D. Power ranks Cadillac second in service department satisfaction. With a 40% lower rating, Dodge is ranked 21st.

Ergonomics

The CT5-V offers an optional heads-up display that projects speed, tachometer and navigation instruction readouts in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The Charger SRT doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

The CT5-V’s power parking brake sets with one touch and releases with one touch or automatically. The Charger SRT’s parking brake has to be released manually.

The CT5-V’s front and rear power windows all open or close fully with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside the car. The Charger SRT’s rear power window switches have to be held the entire time to open or close them fully.

On a hot day the CT5-V’s driver can lower all the windows from a distance using the keyless remote. The driver of the Charger SRT can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The CT5-V’s power window, power lock, power mirror and cruise control switches are lit from behind, making them plainly visible and easier to operate at night. The Charger SRT’s power mirror switches are unlit, making them difficult to find at night and operate safely.

The CT5-V’s rain-sensitive wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically based on the amount of rainfall on the windshield. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving without constantly adjusting the wipers. The Charger SRT’s intermittent wipers change speed with vehicle speed, but can’t turn on and off or change speed based on changing rainfall.

While driving with high beams on, sensitive light sensors standard on the CT5-V detect other vehicles which could be blinded and automatically switch to low beams. The Charger SRT doesn’t offer automatic dimming high beams.

To help drivers avoid possible obstacles, the CT5-V offers optional cornering lights to illuminate around corners when the turn signals are activated. The Charger SRT doesn’t offer cornering lights.

The CT5-V offers optional massaging front seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging seats aren’t available in the Charger SRT.

To keep a safe, consistent following distance, the CT5-V (except Manual) has a standard Adaptive Cruise Control, which alters the speed of the vehicle without driver intervention. This allows the driver to use cruise control more safely without constantly having to disengage it when approaching slower traffic. The Charger SRT doesn’t offer an adaptive cruise control.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Cadillac CT5-V has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. The Charger SRT doesn’t offer wireless personal charging.

The CT5-V (except Manual)’s optional Automatic Parking Assist with Braking can parallel park by itself, starting and stopping automatically, with the driver only responsible for switching from reverse to drive. The Charger SRT doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

Economic Advantages

Insurance will cost less for the CT5-V owner. The Complete Car Cost Guide estimates that insurance for the CT5-V will cost $7460 to $13105 less than the Charger SRT over a five-year period.

IntelliChoice estimates that five-year ownership costs (depreciation, financing, insurance, fuel, fees, repairs and maintenance) for the Cadillac CT5-V will be $7441 to $36949 less than for the Dodge Charger SRT.

Recommendations

The CT5-V Blackwing was chosen as a Car and Driver’s “Top Ten” for 2023 and 2022. The Charger SRT has never been chosen by Car and Driver in their “10Best” issue.