2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 2006 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac CTS and 2006 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac CTS (255 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2006 Volvo V70. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo V70 weights approximately 55 kg more than 2006 Cadillac CTS.
Because 2006 Volvo V70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Cadillac CTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volvo V70 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, 2006 Cadillac CTS (343 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo V70. (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac CTS | 2006 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
| Model | CTS | V70 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1647 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
