2013 Cadillac ATS vs. 2013 Cadillac XTS

To start off, both 2013 Cadillac ATS and 2013 Cadillac XTS 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 3 more horse power than 2013 Cadillac XTS. (314 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 2013 Cadillac XTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac XTS weights approximately 342 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 (373 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac XTS. (358 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ATS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac XTS.

Compare all specifications:

2013 Cadillac ATS 2013 Cadillac XTS
Make Cadillac Cadillac
Model ATS XTS
Year Released 2013 2013
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3600 cc 3564 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 317 HP 314 HP
Engine RPM 6800 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 373 Nm 358 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 5200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 94 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.5 11.5
Fuel Type Flex Fuel Gasoline
Drive Type AWD AWD
Transmission Type 6-speed automatic 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1570 kg 1912 kg
Vehicle Length 4643 mm 5131 mm
Vehicle Width 1806 mm 1852 mm
Vehicle Height 1417 mm 1510 mm
Wheelbase Size 2776 mm 2837 mm
Fuel Consumption 9 L/100km 9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 76 L


 

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