2012 Cadillac CTS Wagon Luxury vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS Wagon Performance
To start off, both 2012 Cadillac CTS Wagon Luxury and 2012 Cadillac CTS Wagon Performance were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac CTS Wagon Performance is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac CTS Wagon Performance (318 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2012 Cadillac CTS Wagon Luxury. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS Wagon Performance should accelerate faster than 2012 Cadillac CTS Wagon Luxury. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac CTS Wagon Performance weights approximately 30 kg more than 2012 Cadillac CTS Wagon Luxury. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Cadillac CTS Wagon Performance (372 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac CTS Wagon Luxury. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac CTS Wagon Performance will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac CTS Wagon Luxury. 2012 Cadillac CTS Wagon Performance has automatic transmission and 2012 Cadillac CTS Wagon Luxury has manual transmission. 2012 Cadillac CTS Wagon Luxury will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Cadillac CTS Wagon Performance will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Cadillac CTS Wagon Luxury | 2012 Cadillac CTS Wagon Performance | |
Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
Model | CTS | CTS |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 318 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 1778 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4877 mm | 4877 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |