2005 Citroen C5 vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ATS (268 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C5. (131 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C5 weights approximately 103 kg more than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Because 2013 Cadillac ATS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Cadillac ATS (353 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C5. (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ATS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C5 | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
| Make | Citroen | Cadillac |
| Model | C5 | ATS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4643 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 61 L |
