2012 Cadillac CTS vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Cadillac CTS would be higher. Both 2012 Cadillac CTS and 2013 Cadillac CTS are equipped with a 3,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2013 Cadillac CTS. (266 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2013 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 20 kg more than 2012 Cadillac CTS.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2013 Cadillac CTS (373 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac CTS. 2013 Cadillac CTS has automatic transmission and 2012 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2012 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Cadillac CTS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Cadillac CTS | 2013 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | CTS | CTS |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 1768 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4877 mm | 4788 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
