2009 Cadillac BLS vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2009 Cadillac BLS is newer by 2 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 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac BLS. (176 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac BLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 690 kg more than 2009 Cadillac BLS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Cadillac BLS. 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 (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac BLS. (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac BLS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac BLS | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
| Model | BLS | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4172 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 100 L |
