2013 Cadillac XTS vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS
To start off, both 2013 Cadillac XTS and 2013 Cadillac CTS 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 CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 314 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac XTS weights approximately 54 kg more than 2013 Cadillac CTS.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 (373 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac XTS. (358 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac XTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Cadillac XTS | 2013 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | XTS | CTS |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 314 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5 | 11.3 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1912 kg | 1858 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 4788 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1442 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2831 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 68 L |
