2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS (304 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 618 kg more than 2009 Cadillac CTS.
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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac CTS. (370 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
| Model | CTS | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 304 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 16.8: 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |
