Comparison - Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line 2021 - vs - Cadillac XT4 Sport 2021

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Model: 
Average Price: 
£
32,730
Updated: 
25 Feb 2021
$
42,495
Updated: 
21 Aug 2019
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2021
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
7-speed dual-clutch
9-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
no
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
16.30gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Pure White
#F6F6F6
Deep Black Pearl
#25211E
Dolphin Grey Metallic
#808080
Nightshade Blue Metallic
#2B7E99
Reflex Silver Metallic
#D9D9D9
Oryx White Mother-of-Pearl
#F7F7F7
Color: 
Autumn Metallic
#883A14
Infrared Tintcoat
#971C1E
Garnet Metallic
#F3F3F3
Twilight Blue
#35424C
Shadow Metallic
#434A4D
Radiant Silver Metallic
#ABAFB2
Stellar Black Metallic
#1F1D1E
Crystal White
#F8F9FB
Wave Metallic
#2A46B1

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan's #8 ranking is based on its score within the Compact SUVs category. Currently the Volkswagen Tiguan has a score of 7.9 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 25 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

PROS
Comfortable ride
Generous cargo space

CONS
Engine feels underpowered at times
Less engaging handling compared to some rivals
Below-average fuel economy ratings

By: 
usnews.com

In advance of a more thorough update for the 2022 model year, VW makes a few changes to the Tiguan for 2021. The base S and mid-range SE models receive new 17-inch wheel designs and the latter of the two receives standard adaptive cruise control. Likewise, the top-spec SEL Premium R-Line model gains a power-adjustable front passenger's seat.

PROS
Agile driving behavior,
optional third row of seats,
fuel-efficient powertrain.

CONS
Poky acceleration,
firm ride,
dowdy interior design.

By: 
caranddriver.com

The 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan compact crossover is spacious and comfortable, and also the league-leader in modesty.

PROS
Big interior
Smooth ride
Automatic emergency braking standard
Big cargo area
Straight shooter

CONS
…and a little boring
Not very fuel-efficient
Small third row
New one on the way

By: 
thecarconnection.com

Cadillac has made only a few minor changes to the XT4 for 2021, starting with the base Luxury trim, which receives a new standard power rear liftgate and the option of leather upholstery. An optional Driver Awareness package that includes automatic high-beam headlamps and lane-keeping assist has also been added to the Luxury trim.

Pros
Stylish exterior, handsome interior design, spacious cabin.

Cons
Down-market interior materials, rough ride, loud engine note.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Power liftgate is now standard on Luxury trim.Standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.

Pros
Roomy seating and cargo area
Infotainment system is quick and sharp-looking

Cons
Ride is busy for a luxury SUV
Lots of engine and road noise
Some controls are confusing to use
Luxury features you'd expect to be standard are optional

By: 
edmunds.com

The 2020 Cadillac XT4 ranked #7 in Luxury Subcompact SUVs. Currently the Cadillac XT4 has a score of 7.0 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 17 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Outstanding rear-seat legroom
Lots of cargo space behind rear seats

Cons
Awkward infotainment controls
Fair amount of road and engine noise
Mixed reviews on steering and brake systems

By: 
usnews.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
22.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
29.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
1.50L
2.00L
Torque: 
184ft-lbs
at 1 500rpm
258ft-lbs
at 1 500rpm
Horsepower: 
147hp
at 5 000rpm
237hp
at 5 000rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
37.70Feet
38.00Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Front/rear Parking distance control
Start/stop system with regenerative braking
Adaptive cruise control ACC stop and go including speed limiter
Multifunction front facing camera
Electromechanical speed sensitive power steering
Leather Steering Wheel
Keyless Ignition
Sun Sensor
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
177.50in
181.10in
Width: 
73.10in
76.70in
Height: 
65.90in
64.10in
Ground Clearance: 
7.90in
6.80in
Front Track: 
62.40in
63.23in
Rear Track: 
61.90in
63.11in
Wheel Base: 
105.40in
109.40in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
41.20
39.40
Rear Head Room: 
39.80
38.30
Front Leg Room: 
44.10in
Rear leg room: 
39.50in
Front Hip Room: 
54.50in
Front Shoulder Room: 
59.10in
57.00in
Rear Hip Room: 
49.80in
Rear Shoulder room: 
59.10in
55.10in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
61.60cu.ft
48.90cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1653lbs
3500lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
34.50cu.ft
22.50cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
3397.00lbs
3896.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
no
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Heated rear window
Power adjustable, folding and heated door mirrors with surround lighting, front passenger exterior mirror lowering function
Hands-Free Entry
4 One-Touch Power Windows
Heated Mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Heated front seats
Backrest release for left front seat
Lumbar support in front seats
Front seats with height adjustment
Top comfort seats in front
Bucket Front Seats
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
2 -Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment
Leatherette
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
8 -Way Power Driver Seat
Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
6 -Way Power Passenger Seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
longitudinally movable and folding with load-through hatch and centre armrest
Folding center armrest
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Rear Ventilation Ducts

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Shock absorption in front
Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension: 
Rear shock absorption
Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Info: 
Sports suspension
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Air Care Climatronic 3 zone automatic climate control with enhanced air filter and controls in the rear
Automatically-heated washer nozzles in front
Remote unlocking for rear seat backrest
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Turn Signal In Mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
8 speakers
2 USB-C ports in the front, 1 USB-C charging socket on the centre console in the rear
App-Connect including App-Connect Wireless for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
SD card slot
12V socket in centre console
3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
Speed Sensitive Volume Control
Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control
7 Total Speakers
USB Connection

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
yes
Rear defogger: 
no
no
More in Glass and Roof: 
Heated rear window
Rain sensor windscreen wipers
Automatic headlight control system
Windscreen wipers/ intermittent wipe + 4 position delay
Privacy glass for rear side windows and rear window
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
20"
18 In.
Wheels more: 
All Season Tires
Painted Alloy Wheels
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
40
Diameter: 
R20
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60
Diameter: 
R18

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Front disc brakes
Ventilated front disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Rear disc brakes
Rear ventilated disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
no
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Anti theft alarm system with interior monitoring, backup horn and towing protection
Anti theft wheel bolts
Rigid safety cell with front and rear crumple zones
Front passenger airbag deactivation
Height adjustable front 3 point seatbelts + pretensioners
Active pedestrian safety system
Hill hold control
Cornering Lights
Turn Signal Mirrors
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Blind Spot Warning Accident Avoidance System
Brake Drying
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Post-Collision Safety System
LED Headlamp
Pre-Collision Safety System

Options

Packages: 
Comfort And Convenience Package
Driver Assist Package
Cold Weather Package
Technology Package
Premium Carpet Package
Comfort And Technology Preferred Package
Floor Liner Package
Sport Dynamics Preferred Package
Interior Protection Package
Enhanced Visibility Package
Exterior Options: 
Black Molded Front/Rear Splash Guards
17" Steel Spare Wheel
Front License Plate Bracket
20" Dynamic 9-Spoke Alloy Wheels W/Diamond Cut/Medium Android Finish
Wheel Locks
20" Split 7-Spoke Alloy Wheels W/Midnight Metallic Finish
Black Roof Rack Cross Rails
Midnight Sport Package
Black Surround Grille W/Black Mesh
Power Glass Dual Panel Sunroof
20" Twin 5-Spoke Alloy Wheels W/Diamond Cut/Titan Satin Finish
Monochromatic Cadillac Emblem
20" Split 7-Spoke Polished Alloy Wheels
Interior Options: 
Black Premium Carpet Cargo Mat
Premium Carpeted Floor Mats
All-Weather Floor Mats
Cargo Liner
Bose Centerpoint Surround Sound Audio System
Wireless Phone Charging
Illuminated Cargo Sill Plate
Collapsible Cargo Area Organizer
Cadillac User Experience W/Embedded Navigation
Powered Universal Tablet Holder
Vertical Cargo Net
All-Weather Floor Liner
Horizontal Cargo Net
Rear Seat Infotainment System W/DVD Player

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Sedona/Jet Black, leather
#755741
Light Wheat/Jet Black w/Red Accents, leather
#D7D1CB
Jet Black w/Cinnamon Accents, leather
#000000
Jet Black w/Cinnamon Accents, leatherette
#000000