2010 Volkswagen Scirocco vs. 2010 Cadillac CTS

To start off, both 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco and 2010 Cadillac CTS were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 112 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco. (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 458 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 Cadillac CTS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Cadillac CTS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 CTS (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco. (240 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Volkswagen Scirocco 2010 Cadillac CTS
Make Volkswagen Cadillac
Model Scirocco CTS
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Hatchback Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1390 cc 3000 cc
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 158 HP 270 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 240 Nm 302 Nm
Torque RPM 1500 RPM 5700 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1298 kg 1756 kg
Vehicle Length 4256 mm 4867 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1842 mm
Vehicle Height 1404 mm 1504 mm


 

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