2007 Cadillac DTS vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Cadillac DTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Cadillac DTS would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac DTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac DTS (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. (225 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac DTS should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 618 kg more than 2007 Cadillac DTS.
Because 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Cadillac DTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac DTS. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac DTS.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Cadillac DTS | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
Model | DTS | Touareg |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4796 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1941 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |