2009 Cadillac SRX vs. 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac SRX and 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac SRX (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 244 kg more than 2009 Cadillac SRX.
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 Volkswagen Phaeton (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac SRX. (340 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac SRX.
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2009 Cadillac SRX | 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
Model | SRX | Phaeton |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3564 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2071 kg | 2315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5179 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1903 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1901 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3001 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |