2006 Mazda 5 vs. 2011 Cadillac SRX
To start off, 2011 Cadillac SRX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mazda 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mazda 5 would be higher. At 2,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac SRX (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2006 Mazda 5. (157 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda 5.
Because 2011 Cadillac SRX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mazda 5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac SRX will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Cadillac SRX (400 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda 5. (201 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda 5 | 2011 Cadillac SRX | |
| Make | Mazda | Cadillac |
| Model | 5 | SRX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4834 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 79 L |
