2011 Ford Focus vs. 2013 Cadillac XTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac XTS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford Focus would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac XTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac XTS (314 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2011 Ford Focus. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac XTS should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac XTS weights approximately 722 kg more than 2011 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Cadillac XTS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac XTS 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 XTS (358 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac XTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Focus | 2013 Cadillac XTS | |
| Make | Ford | Cadillac |
| Model | Focus | XTS |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 314 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4445 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1722 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1488 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2614 mm | 2831 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 76 L |
