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 282 more horse power than 2013 Cadillac CTS. (266 HP @ 7000 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 89 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.
Because 2013 Cadillac CTS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Cadillac CTS-V. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS 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 CTS-V (747 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 445 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 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 | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 548 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 747 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.7 | 9.1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1905 kg | 1994 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4877 mm | 4877 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1884 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1422 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9 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 |