2005 Cadillac DTS vs. 2006 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Cadillac DTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Cadillac DTS would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac DTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac DTS (287 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac DTS should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Passat.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Cadillac DTS (388 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac DTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. 2005 Cadillac DTS has automatic transmission and 2006 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2006 Volkswagen Passat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Cadillac DTS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac DTS | 2006 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
| Model | DTS | Passat |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 287 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2720 mm |
