2010 Cadillac CTS vs. 2012 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2012 SsangYong Rexton. (183 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2012 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 259 kg more than 2010 Cadillac CTS.
Because 2012 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Cadillac CTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Rexton 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, 2012 SsangYong Rexton (402 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Cadillac CTS | 2012 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Cadillac | SsangYong |
| Model | CTS | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1756 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4867 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 78 L |
