2013 Cadillac CTS vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS-V
To start off, both 2013 Cadillac CTS and 2013 Cadillac CTS-V were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac CTS-V (548 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 2013 Cadillac CTS. (314 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 2013 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac CTS-V weights approximately 135 kg more than 2013 Cadillac CTS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 CTS-V (747 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac CTS. (373 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac CTS. 2013 Cadillac CTS has automatic transmission and 2013 Cadillac CTS-V has manual transmission. 2013 Cadillac CTS-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Cadillac CTS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2013 Cadillac CTS | 2013 Cadillac CTS-V | |
Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
Model | CTS | CTS-V |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 548 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 747 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3 | 9.1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1778 kg | 1913 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4859 mm | 4788 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1884 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1422 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |