2009 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac ATS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ATS (199 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ATS weights approximately 374 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Cadillac ATS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 Cadillac ATS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (259 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ATS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
Make | Honda | Cadillac |
Model | Civic | ATS |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 199 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 101 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1503 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4643 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2775 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.7 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.6 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |