2013 Cadillac XTS vs. 2013 Chevrolet Malibu
To start off, both 2013 Cadillac XTS and 2013 Chevrolet Malibu 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 127 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. (187 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac XTS should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac XTS weights approximately 352 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Cadillac XTS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac XTS 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 XTS (358 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. (244 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac XTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
2013 Cadillac XTS | 2013 Chevrolet Malibu | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | XTS | Malibu |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3564 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 358 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 101 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | 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 | 1912 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 4859 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1854 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2837 mm | 2738 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |