2010 GMC Acadia vs. 2013 Cadillac XTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac XTS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 GMC Acadia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 GMC Acadia would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac XTS (314 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2010 GMC Acadia. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac XTS should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Acadia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Acadia weights approximately 325 kg more than 2013 Cadillac XTS.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 GMC Acadia (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac XTS. (358 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac XTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 GMC Acadia | 2013 Cadillac XTS | |
| Make | GMC | Cadillac |
| Model | Acadia | XTS |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 314 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2142 kg | 1817 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5098 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1986 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1849 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2837 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 72 L |
