2009 Cadillac SRX vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2009 Cadillac SRX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (360 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac SRX. (321 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (850 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 423 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac SRX. (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac SRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac SRX | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
| Model | SRX | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 850 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2860 mm |
