2007 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac CTS (318 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. (172 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 416 kg more than 2012 Cadillac CTS.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Cadillac CTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (372 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | 2012 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Cadillac |
| Model | Touareg | CTS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2194 kg | 1778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4788 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |
