2009 Cadillac BLS vs. 2009 Volkswagen Eos
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac BLS and 2009 Volkswagen Eos were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac BLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac BLS (176 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Eos. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Eos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Eos weights approximately 30 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 (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Eos. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Eos.
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2009 Cadillac BLS | 2009 Volkswagen Eos | |
Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
Model | BLS | Eos |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |