2006 Cadillac SRX vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac SRX and 2006 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac SRX (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. (222 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 427 kg more than 2006 Cadillac SRX.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac SRX. (344 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac SRX.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac SRX | 2006 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
Model | SRX | Touareg |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3556 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 91.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1889 kg | 2316 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 100 L |