2010 Cadillac CTS vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg

To start off, 2010 Cadillac CTS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. (222 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 556 kg more than 2010 Cadillac CTS.

Because 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Cadillac CTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (501 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac CTS. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2010 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2010 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Cadillac CTS 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
Make Cadillac Volkswagen
Model CTS Touareg
Year Released 2010 2008
Body Type Station Wagon SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3000 cc 2967 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 270 HP 222 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 302 Nm 501 Nm
Torque RPM 5700 RPM 1750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1756 kg 2312 kg
Vehicle Length 4867 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 1842 mm 1930 mm
Vehicle Height 1504 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase Size 2880 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 100 L


 

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