2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Seville (290 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. (222 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 485 kg more than 2000 Cadillac Seville.
Because 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac Seville. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Cadillac Seville | 2005 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
Model | Seville | Touareg |
Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4572 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1827 kg | 2312 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |