2013 Ford Fusion vs. 2013 Cadillac XTS
To start off, both 2013 Ford Fusion and 2013 Cadillac XTS 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 80 more horse power than 2013 Ford Fusion. (234 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac XTS should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac XTS weights approximately 352 kg more than 2013 Ford Fusion. 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Fusion. (339 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac XTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Ford Fusion | 2013 Cadillac XTS | |
| Make | Ford | Cadillac |
| Model | Fusion | XTS |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 234 HP | 314 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| 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 | 1560 kg | 1912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4869 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2121 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2831 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 76 L |
