2009 Cadillac SRX vs. 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac SRX and 2009 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac SRX (321 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 626 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Cadillac SRX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Cadillac SRX (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac SRX | 2009 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
| Model | SRX | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2126 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.1 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |
