2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 2006 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac CTS and 2006 Volvo XC90 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc, 2006 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac CTS (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2006 Volvo XC90. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo XC90.
Because 2006 Volvo XC90 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 XC90 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 (536 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo XC90. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac CTS | 2006 Volvo XC90 | |
Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
Model | CTS | XC90 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2401 cc |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 536 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |