2010 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2010 Cadillac BLS
To start off, both 2010 Volkswagen Jetta and 2010 Cadillac BLS were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac BLS (176 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 101 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. 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 Volkswagen Jetta (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac BLS. (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac BLS. 2010 Cadillac BLS has automatic transmission and 2010 Volkswagen Jetta has manual transmission. 2010 Volkswagen Jetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Cadillac BLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volkswagen Jetta | 2010 Cadillac BLS | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Cadillac |
| Model | Jetta | BLS |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1998 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1566 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4554 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1781 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1458 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 58 L |
