2009 Cadillac BLS vs. 2005 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2009 Cadillac BLS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac BLS (179 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2005 Seat Toledo. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 259 kg more than 2005 Seat Toledo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Cadillac BLS (400 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Toledo. (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac BLS | 2005 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Cadillac | Seat |
| Model | BLS | Toledo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1341 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |
