2011 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Chevrolet Captiva would be higher. At 2,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ATS (268 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 315 kg more than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
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 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ATS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. 2013 Cadillac ATS has automatic transmission and 2011 Chevrolet Captiva has manual transmission. 2011 Chevrolet Captiva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Cadillac ATS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Chevrolet Captiva | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
Make | Chevrolet | Cadillac |
Model | Captiva | ATS |
Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2405 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.5 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4643 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1806 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 61 L |