2013 Cadillac ATS vs. 2013 Chevrolet Sonic
To start off, both 2013 Cadillac ATS and 2013 Chevrolet Sonic were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 183 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. (134 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ATS weights approximately 295 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. 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 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. 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 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. (201 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ATS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Cadillac ATS | 2013 Chevrolet Sonic | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | ATS | Sonic |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4643 mm | 4039 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1735 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2525 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 46 L |
