2013 Cadillac CTS vs. 2013 Cadillac SRX
To start off, both 2013 Cadillac CTS and 2013 Cadillac SRX were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2013 Cadillac CTS and 2013 Cadillac SRX are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac CTS (314 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2013 Cadillac SRX. (304 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2013 Cadillac SRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 623 kg more than 2013 Cadillac CTS.
Because 2013 Cadillac CTS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 Cadillac CTS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac SRX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (373 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac SRX. (359 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac SRX.
Compare all specifications:
2013 Cadillac CTS | 2013 Cadillac SRX | |
Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
Model | CTS | SRX |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 304 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.7 | 11.5 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 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 | 1857 kg | 2480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4877 mm | 4834 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1669 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2807 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |