2005 Cadillac DTS vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2005 Cadillac DTS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac DTS. (287 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac DTS.
Because 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Cadillac DTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (600 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac DTS. (388 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac DTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac DTS | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
| Model | DTS | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 287 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2860 mm |
