2007 Cadillac STS vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2007 Cadillac STS and 2007 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac STS (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. (172 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 412 kg more than 2007 Cadillac STS.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Volkswagen Touareg (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac STS. (342 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac STS. 2007 Cadillac STS has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Touareg has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Cadillac STS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac STS | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
| Model | STS | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 2460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 184 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 2194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 100 L |
