Cadillac vs. Volkswagen
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Cadillac and Volkswagen contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Cadillac and Volkswagen cars.
When comparing the Cadillac brand to the Volkswagen brand, Volkswagen has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, horsepower, towing capacity, safety and retained value.
Cadillac versus Volkswagen: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Cadillac versus Volkswagen pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Volkswagen in 2 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. And with regards to depreciation, both Cadillac and Volkswagen models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 1 out of 2 comparisons.
Cadillac versus Volkswagen: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Volkswagen vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. Volkswagen offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 2 comparisons.
Cadillac versus Volkswagen: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: Volkswagen has better safety ratings in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Volkswagen shows higher ratings for retained value in 1 out of 2 comparisons.
Available Body Styles: Cadillac offers 13 SUVs and 5 sedans. In comparison, Volkswagen offers 5 SUVs, 2 sedans, 2 hatchbacks, and 1 minivan.
Drivetrain Options: Cadillac offers 11 gasoline vehicles and 7 electric vehicles. Volkswagen offers 8 gasoline vehicles and 2 electric vehicles.
Cadillac offers 13 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 7 rear-wheel-drive models. Volkswagen offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 7 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
Cadillac XT4
$42,177 - $53,791
Cadillac XT6
$48,616 - $73,545
New Car Pricing
Volkswagen Atlas
$41,870 - $58,236
Volkswagen Atlas
$41,870 - $58,236
Used Car Pricing
Cadillac XT4
$39,995 - $51,907
Cadillac XT6
$45,966 - $67,223
Used Car Pricing
Volkswagen Atlas
Not Yet Available
Volkswagen Atlas
Not Yet Available
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Cadillac XT4
51.7%
Cadillac XT6
56.7%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Volkswagen Atlas
53.5%
Volkswagen Atlas
53.5%
Horsepower / Torque
Cadillac XT4
235 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Cadillac XT6
235 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
Volkswagen Atlas
269 hp / 273 foot-lbs
Volkswagen Atlas
269 hp / 273 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Cadillac XT4
24 / 29 / 26
Cadillac XT6
21 / 27 / 23
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Volkswagen Atlas
Not Yet Available
Volkswagen Atlas
Not Yet Available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Cadillac XT4
Not available
Cadillac XT6
Not available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Volkswagen Atlas
Not available
Volkswagen Atlas
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Cadillac XT4
Not available
Cadillac XT6
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Volkswagen Atlas
Not available
Volkswagen Atlas
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Cadillac XT4
8.0 / 10
Cadillac XT6
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Volkswagen Atlas
9.0 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Cadillac XT4
7.7 / 10
Cadillac XT6
7.4 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Volkswagen Atlas
7.6 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas
7.6 / 10