2007 Cadillac SRX vs. 2010 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen CC is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Cadillac SRX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Cadillac SRX would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac SRX (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen CC. (280 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen CC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 208 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen CC. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Cadillac SRX (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen CC. (359 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen CC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac SRX | 2010 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
| Model | SRX | CC |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4798 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
