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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac XTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac XTS (314 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (268 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac XTS should accelerate faster than 2013 Cadillac ATS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac XTS weights approximately 287 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 2013 Cadillac XTS. 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 XTS (358 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (353 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac XTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
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 | 2000 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 314 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 11.5 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1817 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4643 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2837 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 72 L |
