2010 Kia Carens vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Kia Carens. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Kia Carens would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac ATS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ATS (268 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2010 Kia Carens. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ATS weights approximately 15 kg more than 2010 Kia Carens. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Cadillac ATS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Kia Carens. 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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Carens. (163 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ATS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Kia Carens | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
| Make | Kia | Cadillac |
| Model | Carens | ATS |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1793 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1515 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4643 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1805 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 61 L |
