The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (16 - 18) vs. VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)
€ 51,400

€ 76,100

€ 51,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6 is 0.6 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Touareg V8 TDI.
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
VW Touareg V8 TDI
65.9
74.9
82.8
67.3
76.4
86.9
74.9 in
Width
76.4 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.9 in
65.9 in
Height
67.3 in
112.5
189.6
113.9
189
189.6 in
Length
189 in
112.5 in
Wheelbase
113.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
VW Touareg V8 TDI
4308 lb
Curb Weight
5064 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6526 lb

Weight Difference:
756 lb
14.93 %

General
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
VW Touareg V8 TDI
XT5
Generation
7P
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
VW Touareg V8 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CKD*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
310 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
310 hp
335 hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
271 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
271 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Performance
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
VW Touareg V8 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V8 TDI
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13.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.12 lb/hp
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
13.9 lb/hp
15.12 lb/hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
24 mpg
26 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
17 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
510 mi
Range
683 mi
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
510 mi
683 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Environmental Impact
189.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
187.2 kWh
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
189.4 kWh
187.2 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
VW Touareg V8 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1314 lb
Maximum Payload
1462 lb
24.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft














50.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.5 cu ft