2025 Acura Integra vs 2025 Cadillac CT5

$33,000 · Hatchback

$47,595 · Sedan

Comparison Overview

The classic dilemma: do you prioritize sharp driving dynamics and efficiency, or luxury presence and more available power? That's what choosing between the 2025 Acura Integra and the 2025 Cadillac CT5 boils down to. The Integra starts significantly lower at $33,000, offering better efficiency with a combined 33 MPG, which is a substantial 7 MPG better than the CT5's 26 MPG combined. However, the Cadillac boasts 237 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque compared to the Integra's 200 hp and 192 lb-ft. While the CT5 is notably longer at 193.8 inches versus the Integra's 185.8 inches, the Acura's hatchback design provides nearly double the utility with 24.3 cu ft of cargo space compared to the sedan's 11.9 cu ft. Buyers must weigh the $14,595 initial savings and superior fuel economy of the Acura against the Cadillac's higher performance output and traditional luxury styling.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2025 Acura Integra

The Integra wins for commuters due to its superior 33 MPG combined fuel economy and lower ownership cost profile.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2025 Acura Integra

The Integra's hatchback body style offers 24.3 cu ft of cargo capacity, which is nearly double the CT5's 11.9 cu ft, making it far more practical.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2025 Cadillac CT5

The CT5 offers more outright performance with 237 horsepower and a traditional rear-wheel-drive platform suitable for spirited driving.

💰 Best Value

2025 Acura Integra

The Integra offers tremendous practicality and efficiency for its $33,000 MSRP, undercutting the CT5 by $14,595.

Choose the Acura Integra if...

You need to maximize fuel economy, as the Integra achieves 37 MPG highway versus the CT5's 32 MPG highway.
Your budget is firm under $35,000, given the Integra's $33,000 starting price.
You value versatile storage, thanks to the hatchback design offering 24.3 cu ft of space.

Choose the Cadillac CT5 if...

You prefer the dynamic feel of rear-wheel drive and a 10-speed shiftable automatic transmission.
You desire more power on tap, as the CT5 delivers 237 horsepower versus the Integra's 200 hp.
You prefer a traditional luxury sedan profile over a compact hatchback, accepting the trade-off in cargo space.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	Acura Integra	Cadillac CT5
Length	185.8"	193.8"
Width	72.0"	74.1"
Height	55.5"	57.2"
Wheelbase	107.7"	116.0"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	Acura	Cadillac
Blind Spot Monitor	✓	✓
Lane Departure Warning	✓	✓
Lane Keeping Assist System	✓	✓
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	✓	✓
Driver Attention Alert	✓	✓
Pre-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	✓
Dual Rear Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	✓
Front Head Airbags	✓	✓
Rear Head Airbags	✓	✓
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation	✓	✓
Electronic Stability Control	✓	✓
Traction Control System	✓	✓
LATCH System	✓	✓
Rear Door Child Safety Locks	✓	✓
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)	4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Rear Solid Disc Brakes	✓	—
Brake Assist	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	✓	✓
Automatic Headlights	✓	✓
Headlight Delay-Off	✓	✓
LED Headlights	✓	✓
Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓
Front Headrests	2	2
Front Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	✓
Rear Headrests	3	2
Rear Integrated Headrests	✓	—
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt	✓	✓
Post-Collision Safety System	—	✓
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes	—	✓
Brake Preparation System	—	✓
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	—	✓
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests	—	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)	—	✓
Engine Immobilizer	—	✓

Engine

Feature	Acura	Cadillac
Base Engine Displacement	1.5 L	2.0 L
Number of Cylinders	inline 4	inline 4
Base Engine Type	gas	gas
Horsepower	200 hp @ 6000 rpm	237 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque	192 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm	258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
Number of Valves	16	16
Camshaft Type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable
Fuel Injection Type	✓	✓
Cylinder Deactivation	—	✓

Drive Train

Feature	Acura	Cadillac
Transmission Type	continuously variable-speed automatic	10-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain Type	front wheel drive	rear wheel drive

Fuel

Feature	Acura	Cadillac
Fuel Type	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (recommended)
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	30/37 MPG	23/32 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	33 MPG	26 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	372.0/458.8 mi.	391.0/544.0 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	12.4 gal.	17.0 gal.

Comfort & Convenience

Feature	Acura	Cadillac
Push Button Start	✓	✓
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	✓	—
Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Cruise Control on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Electric Power Steering	✓	✓
Rear View Camera	✓	✓
Adaptive Cruise Control	✓	✓
Front Cupholders	✓	✓
Rear Cupholders	✓	✓
Front Door Pockets	✓	✓
Rear Door Pockets	✓	✓
Overhead Console with Storage	✓	—
Front Seatback Storage	✓	✓
Leather Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Single Zone Climate Control	✓	—
Dual Vanity Mirrors	✓	✓
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror	✓	✓
Power Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	—	✓
Front View Camera	—	✓
Side View Camera	—	✓
Front Parking Sensors	—	✓
Rear Parking Sensors	—	✓
Automatic Parking Assist	—	✓
Wireless Charging Pad	—	✓
Universal Remote Transmitter	—	✓
Heated Steering Wheel	—	✓
Dual Zone Climate Control	—	✓
Rear Ventilation Ducts	—	✓
Interior Air Filtration	—	✓
Sun Sensor	—	✓
Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors	—	✓

In Car Entertainment

Feature	Acura	Cadillac
Infotainment Display	7.0 in	33.0 in
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Speaker System	8	15
Android Auto (Wired)	✓	—
Apple CarPlay (Wired)	✓	—
USB Port	✓	✓
USB Port with External Media Control	✓	✓
Premium Speaker Brand	—	AKG
Subwoofer Count	—	1
Surround Audio	—	Discrete
Android Auto (Wireless)	—	✓
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	—	✓
Satellite Radio	—	✓

Power Feature

Feature	Acura	Cadillac
Moonroof Type	1st Row Power Glass	1st Row Power Glass Extended
Keyless Entry	✓	✓
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓
One-Touch Power Windows	—	4

Frontseats

Feature	Acura	Cadillac
Front Head Room	37.6 in.	39.0 in.
Front Leg Room	42.3 in.	42.4 in.
Front Shoulder Room	57.0 in.	56.7 in.
Front Hip Room	54.3 in.	53.7 in.
Seat Material: Leatherette	✓	—
Front Seat Type: Bucket	✓	✓
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	8-way	12-way
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments	4-way	—
Driver Seat Heating	Multi-level	—
Passenger Seat Heating	Multi-level	—
Seat Material: Leather	—	✓
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	—	Power
Driver Seat Memory Settings	—	2
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	—	12-way
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment	—	✓
Passenger Seat Lumbar Support	—	Power
Driver Seat Ventilation	—	✓
Passenger Seat Ventilation	—	✓
Seat Massage Function	—	✓

Rearseats

Feature	Acura	Cadillac
Rear Head Room	36.4 in.	36.6 in.
Rear Leg Room	37.4 in.	37.9 in.
Rear Shoulder Room	56.0 in.	55.7 in.
Rear Hip Room	48.9 in.	53.7 in.
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	✓	✓
Folding Center Armrest	✓	—
Folding Rear Seat Feature	—	✓
Pass-Thru Center Armrest	—	✓

Tires and Wheels

Feature	Acura	Cadillac
Painted Alloy Wheels	✓	—
Polished Alloy Wheels	✓	—
Wheel Size	17 x 7.0 in	—
Tire Type	All Season	✓
Tire Size	✓	245/45R18
Wheel Finish	—	Painted Alloy
Wheel Diameter	—	18 in

Suspension

Feature	Acura	Cadillac
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension	✓	✓
Front Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓
Rear Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓

Warranty

Feature	Acura	Cadillac
Basic Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	6 yr./ 70000 mi.	6 yr./ 70000 mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	5 yr./ unlimited mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Roadside Assistance	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	6 yr./ 70000 mi.
Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance	1 yr./ 12000 mi.	1 yr./ unlimited mi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 Acura Integra and 2025 Cadillac CT5.

How much more expensive is the 2025 Cadillac CT5 than the Integra?

The 2025 Cadillac CT5 carries a significant price difference, starting at $47,595 compared to the Integra's $33,000 MSRP. This means the CT5 is $14,595 more expensive right out of the gate.

Which vehicle is better for long highway road trips regarding fuel costs?

The 2025 Acura Integra is significantly better for minimizing fuel stops, achieving 37 MPG on the highway compared to the CT5's 32 MPG highway rating. This 5 MPG difference over long distances will lead to noticeable fuel savings.

Does the Acura Integra's CVT hinder performance compared to the CT5's 10-speed automatic?

While the Integra uses a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) paired with its 200 hp engine, the CT5 offers a traditional 10-speed shiftable automatic paired with 237 horsepower, suggesting the Cadillac will offer a more engaging and quicker feel despite the Integra's efficiency focus.

Which car offers more utility for hauling gear or groceries?

The 2025 Acura Integra is the clear winner for utility; its hatchback body provides 24.3 cubic feet of cargo space. The CT5 sedan only manages 11.9 cubic feet, less than half the Integra's capacity.

Are both cars required to use premium fuel?

Yes, both the 2025 Acura Integra and the 2025 Cadillac CT5 recommend premium unleaded fuel for optimal performance, which is an added running cost consideration for both models.

Is the CT5 notably larger than the Integra?

The CT5 is larger than the Integra; it measures 193.8 inches long compared to the Integra's 185.8 inches. The CT5 is also slightly wider and taller, offering a more substantial footprint on the road.