2010 Cadillac BLS vs. 2013 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Beetle is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Cadillac BLS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Cadillac BLS would be higher. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac BLS (179 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 267 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. 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, 2010 Cadillac BLS (400 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Cadillac BLS | 2013 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
| Model | BLS | Beetle |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1333 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4278 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2537 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |
