2009 Cadillac STS vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac STS and 2009 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac STS (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. (280 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 750 kg more than 2009 Cadillac STS.
Because 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Cadillac STS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg 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 STS (369 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. (359 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac STS | 2009 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
Model | STS | Touareg |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 369 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 3.7:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 100 L |