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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac XTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac XTS (314 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2013 Cadillac CTS. (266 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac XTS should accelerate faster than 2013 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac XTS weights approximately 161 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 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 XTS (358 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac XTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Cadillac XTS | 2013 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | XTS | CTS |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5 | 11.7 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1912 kg | 1751 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2831 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 9 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 |
