2009 Cadillac BLS vs. 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Cadillac BLS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Cadillac BLS would be higher. At 2,792 cc, 2009 Cadillac BLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac BLS (247 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 3 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Cadillac BLS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan 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, 2009 Cadillac BLS (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac BLS | 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
| Model | BLS | Tiguan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2000 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4427 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1687 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 64 L |
