2009 Cadillac BLS vs. 2008 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2009 Cadillac BLS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volkswagen Sharan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen Sharan would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac BLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 33 kg more than 2009 Cadillac BLS.
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 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Sharan. (211 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Sharan. 2008 Volkswagen Sharan has automatic transmission and 2009 Cadillac BLS has manual transmission. 2009 Cadillac BLS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volkswagen Sharan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Cadillac BLS | 2008 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
Model | BLS | Sharan |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1668 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |