2007 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS

To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac CTS (266 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 85 kg more than 2013 Cadillac CTS.

Because 2013 Cadillac CTS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS 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 CTS (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2013 Cadillac CTS has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Cadillac CTS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Honda Civic 2013 Cadillac CTS
Make Honda Cadillac
Model Civic CTS
Year Released 2007 2013
Body Type Coupe Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1799 cc 3000 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 140 HP 266 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 174 Nm 302 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 5700 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1990 kg 1905 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 4877 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1842 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1473 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2880 mm
Fuel Consumption 6.2 L/100km 9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 7.8 L/100km 13 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.1 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 68 L


 

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