Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSIvsCadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 T

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Golf V Variant

1.4 TSI

170 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbo + superchargedWagon / estate2007-2008
VS

Cadillac BLS Wagon

2.0 T

210 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2009

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Lightest
    1,362 kg
    3,003 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    753 km
    468 mi
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 T

  • Most powerful
    210 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    135 hp/t
    100 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    46/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSICadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
Power
170hp127kW
210hp157kW
Torque
240Nm177lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,362kg3,003lb
1,560kg3,439lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
2,100kg4,630lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
76.8s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
75.9s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.5s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
37.8s
Calculated
41.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.1s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
176Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
192Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
753km468mi
Calculated
604km375mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,390cc85cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,556mm179in
4,716mm186in
Width
1,781mm70in
1,802mm71in
Height
1,504mm59in
1,543mm61in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,675mm105in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,524mm60in
Rear track
1,508mm59in
1,506mm59in
Ground clearance-
127mm5in
Trunk volume
505L
419L
Max trunk volume
1,495L
1,273L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
58L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSICadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 TPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 T: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI6,000 rpm1,750 rpm6,250 rpm
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T5,300 rpm2,500-4,000 rpm5,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSICadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.1 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.5 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.8 s
41.8 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
91 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
170 hp
127 kW
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
210 hp
157 kW

Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 T has 40 hp more than Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI and Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 T: 40 hp (30 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
1,362 kg
3,003 lb
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
1,560 kg
3,439 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
220 km/h
137 mph
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI8.5 s
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T8.6 s

Although Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 T has more power, Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI and Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 T: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI and Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 T: 2.3 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
753 km
468 mi
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
604 km
375 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
170 hp
127 kW
8.5 s
220 km/h
137 mph
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
210 hp
157 kW
8.6 s
215 km/h
134 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,556 mm
179.4 in
Height
1,504 mm
59.2 in
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
419 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,716 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,543 mm
60.7 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
8.5 s
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
8.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSICadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
Power
170 hp
127 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.5 s
8.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,362 kg
3,003 lb
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,556 mm
179.4 in
Height
1,504 mm
59.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
419 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,716 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,543 mm
60.7 in
Range score
753 km
468 mi
604 km
375 mi
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
419 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSICadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 T
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI

  • Is 198 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 149 km (93 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 86 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 T

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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