2007 Cadillac DTS vs. 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, both 2007 Cadillac DTS and 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,563 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac DTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac DTS (292 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle. (113 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac DTS should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle.
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, 2007 Cadillac DTS (391 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac DTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Cadillac DTS | 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
Model | DTS | New Beetle |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4563 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92.8 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |