2006 Cadillac SRX vs. 2008 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Cadillac SRX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Cadillac SRX would be higher. 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 107 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 21 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 Cadillac SRX (344 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac SRX | 2008 Chevrolet Captiva | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | SRX | Captiva |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1889 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 65 L |
