2013 Cadillac ATS vs. 2013 Volvo C30
To start off, both 2013 Cadillac ATS and 2013 Volvo C30 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 93 more horse power than 2013 Volvo C30. (224 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo C30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ATS weights approximately 110 kg more than 2013 Volvo C30. 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 Volvo C30. 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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo C30. (320 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ATS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo C30. 2013 Cadillac ATS has automatic transmission and 2013 Volvo C30 has manual transmission. 2013 Volvo C30 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Cadillac ATS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Cadillac ATS | 2013 Volvo C30 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
| Model | ATS | C30 |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4643 mm | 4266 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 2039 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1447 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
