2012 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2004 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2004 Cadillac CTS. (215 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2004 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 347 kg more than 2004 Cadillac CTS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Cadillac CTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Cadillac CTS. (300 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | 2004 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Cadillac |
| Model | Touareg | CTS |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3173 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2137 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4796 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1941 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2893 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |
