2007 Cadillac STS vs. 2007 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2007 Cadillac STS and 2007 Volvo XC90 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 (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Volvo XC90. (235 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo XC90.
Because 2007 Volvo XC90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Cadillac STS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Cadillac STS (342 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo XC90. (320 Nm @ 6200 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Cadillac STS | 2007 Volvo XC90 | |
Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
Model | STS | XC90 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3556 cc | 3201 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 342 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |