2007 Cadillac BLS vs. 2007 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2007 Cadillac BLS and 2007 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S60 (207 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2007 Cadillac BLS. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2007 Cadillac BLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 195 kg more than 2007 Volvo S60.
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, both vehicles can yield 320 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2007 Volvo S60 has automatic transmission and 2007 Cadillac BLS has manual transmission. 2007 Cadillac BLS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volvo S60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Cadillac BLS | 2007 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
Model | BLS | S60 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1908 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |