Cadillac XTS (2013 – 2017) vs Kia K7 / Cadenza (2013 – 2016): specs compared
The Cadillac XTS is the more powerful of the two, with up to 305 hp against 293 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.9 s against 7.2 s. The Kia K7 / Cadenza has the higher top speed: 230 km/h against 220 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 8.4 L/100 km against 11.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,550 kg against 1,812 kg. At 5,131 mm, the Cadillac XTS is 165 mm longer than the Kia K7 / Cadenza.
| Specification |
Cadillac
XTS
2013 – 2017
|
Kia
K7 / Cadenza
2013 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | South Korea |
| Documented years | 2013 – 2017 | 2013 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 276 – 305 hp | 181 – 297 hp |
| Torque | 353 – 371 Nm | 230 – 346 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 – 7.4 s | 7.2 s |
| Top speed | 219 – 220 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.2 – 11.8 L/100 km | 8.4 – 10.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,131 mm | 4,966 mm |
| Width | 1,852 mm | 1,849 mm |
| Height | 1,501 mm | 1,476 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,837 mm | 2,845 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,812 – 1,912 kg | 1,550 – 1,665 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.