What are the differences between the Cadillac CT5 and ATS-L?
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The main differences between the Cadillac CT5 and ATS-L are as follows: 1. Powertrain: The ATS-L's engine delivers 279 horsepower, with a maximum power of 205 kW and a maximum torque of 400 Nm. The maximum power is achieved at 5,500 rpm, while the maximum torque is available between 2,900 and 4,600 rpm. The CT5's engine produces 241 horsepower, with a maximum power of 177 kW and a maximum torque of 350 Nm. This engine reaches its maximum power at 5,000 rpm and delivers maximum torque between 1,500 and 4,000 rpm. 2. Suspension: The ATS-L features a double-pivot independent front suspension and a multi-link independent rear suspension, while the CT5 uses a MacPherson independent front suspension and a multi-link independent rear suspension.
I've just studied these two cars and found the differences quite significant. As the successor to the ATS-L, the CT5 has upgraded its platform from Alpha1 to Alpha2, delivering noticeably improved chassis performance with better roll control during high-speed cornering. Although both feature 2.0T engines, the CT5's unit adds cylinder deactivation technology to save fuel at red lights, though its output drops to 237hp compared to the ATS-L's more spirited 279hp. The transmission has evolved from an 8AT to a 10AT, greatly enhancing smoothness and addressing the old model's jerky shifting issues. With a wheelbase stretched to 2947mm, the CT5 offers significantly more rear-seat space, comfortably accommodating three passengers—my 1.8m-tall friend no longer complains about his hair brushing the roof like in the ATS-L. The most visible exterior upgrade is the CT5's new signature tear-drop headlights and the addition of a power trunk release, a huge convenience improvement over the manual operation in the older model.
