2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 Volkswagen Tiguan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan would be higher. Both 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2013 Cadillac ATS are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ATS (268 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan weights approximately 14 kg more than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 ATS (353 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ATS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Cadillac |
| Model | Tiguan | ATS |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | 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 | 1544 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4426 mm | 4643 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1809 mm | 1805 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1703 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2604 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 61 L |
