2012 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (268 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2013 Cadillac ATS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 941 kg more than 2013 Cadillac ATS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Cadillac ATS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS 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, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (353 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Cadillac |
| Model | Tahoe | ATS |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2471 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 4643 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1805 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1953 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 61 L |
