2012 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2013 Cadillac XTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac XTS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Chevrolet Malibu 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 145 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. (169 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac XTS should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac XTS weights approximately 355 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. 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 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. 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 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac XTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Malibu | 2013 Cadillac XTS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Cadillac |
| Model | Malibu | XTS |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 314 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1557 kg | 1912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4872 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2852 mm | 2831 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 76 L |
