2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 11 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 65 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. (225 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 429 kg more than 2000 Cadillac Seville.
Because 2011 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, 2011 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, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac Seville. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
Model | Seville | Touareg |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4572 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
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 | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4796 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1941 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |