2011 Cadillac CTS vs. 2011 Volkswagen CC
To start off, both 2011 Cadillac CTS and 2011 Volkswagen CC were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2011 Cadillac CTS and 2011 Volkswagen CC are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac CTS (304 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen CC. (280 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen CC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 9 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen CC. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Volkswagen CC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Cadillac CTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen CC 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, 2011 Cadillac CTS (370 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen CC. (359 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen CC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Cadillac CTS | 2011 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
| Model | CTS | CC |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 304 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1757 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4859 mm | 4798 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
