2012 Citroen C6 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 Citroen C6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Citroen C6 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac ATS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ATS (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C6. (209 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen C6 weights approximately 245 kg more than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Because 2013 Cadillac ATS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Citroen C6. 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, 2013 Cadillac ATS (373 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C6. (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ATS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Citroen C6 | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
| Make | Citroen | Cadillac |
| Model | C6 | ATS |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 11.5 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| 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 | 1815 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4643 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 61 L |
