2012 Cadillac SRX vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2012 Cadillac SRX and 2012 Volkswagen Touran were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac SRX (308 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Touran. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 487 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Touran. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2012 Cadillac SRX (359 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Touran. (175 Nm @ 1550 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Touran. 2012 Cadillac SRX has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen Touran has manual transmission. 2012 Volkswagen Touran will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Cadillac SRX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Cadillac SRX | 2012 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
Model | SRX | Touran |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 308 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1550 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1453 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4834 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1669 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2807 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 60 L |