2009 Cadillac BLS vs. 2009 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac BLS and 2009 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac BLS (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2009 Volvo V70. (235 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 2009 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 37 kg more than 2009 Volvo V70. 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 (365 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo V70. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo V70. 2009 Volvo V70 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. 2009 Volvo V70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Cadillac BLS | 2009 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
Model | BLS | V70 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 3192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1598 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |