2009 Cadillac CTS vs 2009 Volkswagen CC

2009 Cadillac CTS

2009 Volkswagen CC

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4-Door Sedan AWD w/1SA

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CTS 4-Door Sedan AWD w/1SA	17	25	$37,374	$39,760
CTS 4-Door Sedan AWD w/1SB	17	26	$38,314	$40,760
CTS 4-Door Sedan RWD w/1SA	16	25	$34,366	$36,560
CTS 4-Door Sedan RWD w/1SB	17	26	$36,528	$38,860
CTS-V 4-Door Sedan	15	24	$54,474	$58,575

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4-Door Automatic 4Motion

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CC 4-Door Automatic 4Motion	17	25	$37,277	$39,800
CC 4-Door Automatic Luxury	19	29	$30,197	$32,350
CC 4-Door Automatic Sport	19	29	$26,351	$28,200
CC 4-Door Automatic VR6 Sport	18	27	$36,074	$38,700
CC 4-Door Manual Sport	21	31	$25,252	$27,100

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$37,374

$37,277

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$39,760

$39,800

Monthly Payment Estimate

$663 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.6

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2009 Cadillac CTS continues to compete with the best from Mercedes and BMW with a distinctly American approach, boasting some of the top tech features in its class.

The 2009 Volkswagen CC is not the safest, most practical, or sportiest sedan in its segment, but its interior and exterior styling are matched only by vehicles costing significantly more.

TCC Likes

Distinctive exterior styling
Excellent handling and braking
Top tech features, including Bluetooth

Eye-catching exterior
Exquisite interior style and details
Frameless windows coordinated brilliantly with door closing

TCC Dislikes

Class-topping weight impedes performance
Busy interior design
Notchy manual transmission

Harsh ride with larger wheel options
Zero steering feel
Touchy brakes

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

55.1

- TBD -

Passenger Volume (ft³)

93.6

Second Leg Room (in)

35.9

37.3

Front Head Room (in)

38.8

37.4

Second Hip Room (in)

54.1

- TBD -

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.7

56.0

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

37.2

36.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.7

Front Leg Room (in)

42.4

41.6

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.0

61.4

Wheelbase (in)

113.4

106.7

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.5

73.0

Track Width, Front (in)

61.8

61.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.0

Length, Overall (in)

191.6

188.9

Height, Overall (in)

58.0

55.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.6

13.0

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4 x 1.26

13.5 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

Yes

4-wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4 x 1.02

12.0 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.8

3.0

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

19.1

16.4

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

57.1

35.8

Steering Type

Pwr

Electromechanical pwr

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Rear Tire Size

P235/55HR17

P235/40R18

Rear Tire Order Code

QCH

- TBD -

Front Tire Size

P235/55HR17

P235/40R18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

QCH

- TBD -

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3509

3374

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8

18 x 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Alloy

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8

18 x 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

- TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Alloy

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

11.7

8.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

140

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

253 @ 3100

265 @ 2750

Engine Order Code

LY7

- TBD -

Displacement

3.6L/220

3.6L/219

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

263 @ 6400

280 @ 6200

Engine Type

Gas V6

Fuel System

PFI

FSI

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.55

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.85

0.86

Trans Description Cont. Again

Tiptronic

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.20

3.42

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.37

2.30

Trans Order Code

MX7

- TBD -

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.06

3.45

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.16

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.69

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.06

3.95

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Summary

Vehicle Name

Cadillac CTS

Volkswagen CC

Body Style

4 Door Sedan

4 Door Sdn

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

McPherson concept

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.75

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/triangular wishbones, coil springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.3

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent

4-link fully independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/telescopic shock absorbers

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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