DRIVETRAIN LAYOUT Front-engine, AWD Front-engine, AWD
ENGINE TYPE 60-deg V-6 alum block/heads Twin-turbo 60-deg V-6,
alum block/heads
VALVETRAIN DOHC, 4 valves/cyl DOHC, 4 valves/cyl
DISPLACEMENT 222.7 cu in/3,649cc 180.4 cu in/2,956cc
COMPRESSION RATIO 11.5:1 9.5:1
POWER (SAE NET) 310 hp @ 6,600 rpm 400 hp @ 5,500 rpm
TORQUE (SAE NET) 271 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm 415 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm
REDLINE 7,100 rpm Not indicated
WEIGHT TO POWER 15.2 lb/hp 12.9 lb/hp
TRANSMISSION 9-speed automatic 10-speed automatic
AXLE/FINAL DRIVE RATIO 3.49/2.16:1 3.31/2.11:1
SUSPENSION, FRONT; REAR Struts, coil springs, adj shocks,
anti-roll bar; multilink, coil
springs, adj shocks, anti-roll barControl arms, air springs, adj
shocks, anti-roll bar; multilink,
air springs, adj shocks, anti-roll bar
STEERING RATIO 15.0:1 13.1:1-20.1:1
TURNS LOCK TO LOCK 2.7 2.8
BRAKES, F; R 12.6-in vented disc; 12.4-in
vented disc, ABS13.6-in vented disc; 13.8-in
vented disc, ABS
WHEELS 8.5 x 21-in cast aluminum 9.5 x 22-in cast aluminum
TIRES 265/45R21 104V M+S Continental
CrossContact LX Sport275/40R22 107W M+S
Goodyear Eagle Touring
DIMENSIONS
WHEELBASE 112.7 in 119.1 in
TRACK, F/R 66.4/66.2 in 66.9/66.9 in
LENGTH X WIDTH X HEIGHT 198.8 x 77.3 x 68.9 in 199.3 x 79.6 x 69.6 in
GROUND CLEARANCE 6.7 in 8.7 in
APPRCH/DEPART ANGLE 14.6/21.5 deg 21.2/22.3 deg
TURNING CIRCLE 38.7 ft 39.0 ft
CURB WEIGHT 4,725 lb 5,167 lb
WEIGHT DIST, F/R 56/44% 51/49%
TOWING CAPACITY 4,000 lb 6,700 lb
SEATING CAPACITY 66
HEADROOM, F/M/R 39.8/39.1/37.2 in 40.2/38.4/36.9 in
LEGROOM, F/M/R 41.2/39.1/29.5 in 43.0/40.1/29.2 in
SHOULDER ROOM, F/M/R 58.3/57.4/53.5 in 61.5/61.3/54.0 in
CARGO VOLUME, BEH F/M/R 78.7/43.1/12.6 cu ft 77.7/41.8/18.3 cu ft
TEST DATA
ACCELERATION TO MPH
0-30 2.6 sec 1.8 sec
0-40 3.8 2.8
0-50 5.1 4.0
0-60 6.8 5.4
0-70 8.7 7.2
0-80 11.1 9.4
0-90 14.1 11.9
PASSING, 45-65 MPH 3.3 2.9
QUARTER MILE 15.2 sec @ 93.1 mph 14.1 sec @ 97.7 mph
BRAKING, 60-0 MPH 131 ft 124 ft
LATERAL ACCELERATION 0.82 g (avg) 0.80 g (avg)
MT FIGURE EIGHT 27.2 sec @ 0.67 g (avg) 27.1 sec @ 0.69 g (avg)
TOP-GEAR REVS @ 60 MPH 1,500 rpm 1,750 rpm (in 9th gear)
CONSUMER INFO
BASE PRICE $58,090 $59,795
PRICE AS TESTED $73,040 $75,120
STABILITY/TRACTION CONTROL Yes/Yes Yes/Yes
AIRBAGS 9: Dual front, f/r side,
f/r curtain, driver knee8: Dual front, front side,
f/r curtain, front knee
BASIC WARRANTY 4 years/50,000 miles 4 years/50,000 miles
POWERTRAIN WARRANTY 6 years/70,000 miles 6 years/70,000 miles
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE 6 years/70,000 miles Unlimited
FUEL CAPACITY 22.0 gal 18.0 gal
EPA CITY/HWY/COMB ECON 17/24/20 mpg 17/24/20 mpg
ENERGY CONS, CITY/HWY 198/140 kW-hr/100 miles 198/140 kW-hr/100 miles
CO2 EMISSIONS, COMB 0.99 lb/mile 0.99 lb/mile
RECOMMENDED FUEL Unleaded regular Unleaded regular2020 Cadillac XT 6
Sport AWD 4002020 Lincoln Aviator
POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS AWD (Reserve)Design, performance, comfort, luxury:
No matter how you compare these two,
the Lincoln comes out ahead—and by
more than just a car length.
other in length), but the XT6 drives
significantly smaller than its compet-
itor. One reason is its wheelbase.
The XT6’s axles are 6.4 inches closer
together than those of the Aviator—the
Lincoln’s wheels are pushed out to the
corners, whereas the XT6 has longer
front and rear overhangs. Combined
with the Cadillac’s 400-pound weight
advantage, it feels more eager to
change direction but not as stable at
high speeds as the big Lincoln.
In the Aviator, we noticed pitch
during acceleration and dive under
braking that weren’t as apparent in the
XT6. Body roll and vertical motions are
a bit more pronounced in the Lincoln,
too, but the suspension is better at
absorbing small bumps or rough
pavement, and it’s considerably more
comfortable than the Cadillac’s. The
Aviator is also much quieter inside,
with less tire and wind noise infil-
trating the cabin.
It should be obvious by now why the
Lincoln Aviator is a stronger three-row
luxury SUV than the Cadillac XT6.
Its powertrain is more capable, more
refined, and just as efficient. Its
interior is better designed and better
executed, with materials of a higher
standard of quality. The Aviator may
not be as nimble, but it’s remarkably
more comfortable and can tow with
the big boys.
But most important for a luxury
car, the Aviator succeeds in elevating
beyond its source material. The XT6
leaves the impression of a well-
equipped Chevy in a new suit—the
Aviator is a refined luxury machine
that won’t be mistaken for an Explorer.
Cadillac, you have work to do. Q