2010 Volkswagen CC 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 Volkswagen CC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volkswagen CC would be higher. Both 2010 Volkswagen CC and 2013 Cadillac ATS are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ATS (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen CC. (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen CC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen CC weights approximately 76 kg more than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
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, 2010 Volkswagen CC, 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 (373 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen CC. (359 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ATS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen CC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volkswagen CC | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Cadillac |
| Model | CC | ATS |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4798 mm | 4643 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
