2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 2006 Volkswagen Passat

To start off, both 2006 Cadillac CTS and 2006 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac CTS (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 474 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Cadillac CTS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Cadillac CTS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Passat, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Volkswagen Passat (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (232 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac CTS.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Cadillac CTS 2006 Volkswagen Passat
Make Cadillac Volkswagen
Model CTS Passat
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2597 cc 1896 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 179 HP 104 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 232 Nm 250 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 1900 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 19.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 223 km/hour 188 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.3 seconds 12.1 seconds
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1794 kg 1320 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 4210 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.2 L/100km 5.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 70 L


 

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