Cadillac SRX vs Volkswagen Touareg
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2017 Volkswagen Touareg
Overview
| Spec | Cadillac SRXStandard | Volkswagen TouaregV6 Sport w/Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Standard | V6 Sport w/Technology |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2016 | 2017 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Cadillac SRXStandard | Volkswagen TouaregV6 Sport w/Technology |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $37,605 (best) | $49,495 |
| Lowest listing price | $12,709 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $13,604 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $14,499 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 2 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Cadillac SRXStandard | Volkswagen TouaregV6 Sport w/Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 19 MPG | 19 MPG |
| City MPG | 17 MPG | 17 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 24 MPG (best) | 23 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 21 gal | 26.4 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Cadillac SRXStandard | Volkswagen TouaregV6 Sport w/Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 308 hp (best) | 280 hp |
| Torque | 265 lb-ft | 266 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3.6 L | 3.6 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Cadillac SRXStandard | Volkswagen TouaregV6 Sport w/Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 61.1 cu ft | 64 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | — | 7,716 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,190 lbs | 1,239 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,277 lbs (best) | 4,696 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 7 in | 7.9 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 113.9 in (best) |
| Length | 190.3 in (best) | 188.8 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 76.4 in (best) |
| Height | 65.7 in | 68.2 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Cadillac SRXStandard | Volkswagen TouaregV6 Sport w/Technology |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 2 | 1 (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Cadillac SRX | Volkswagen Touareg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Standard $37,605 MSRP(Currently comparing) | V6 Sport w/Technology $49,495 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Luxury $43,640 MSRP | V6 Wolfsburg Edition $52,795 MSRP |
| 3 | Luxury $46,135 MSRP | V6 Executive $60,195 MSRP |
| 4 | Performance $46,030 MSRP | — |
| 5 | Performance $48,840 MSRP | — |
| 6 | Premium $48,920 MSRP | — |
| 7 | Premium $51,730 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
Cadillac SRX vs Volkswagen Touareg FAQ
- Which is better: 2016 Cadillac SRX or 2017 Volkswagen Touareg?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2016 Cadillac SRX vs 2017 Volkswagen Touareg on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2016 Cadillac SRX or 2017 Volkswagen Touareg?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2016 Cadillac SRX starts lower at $37,605. Live Cadillac SRX listings start at $12,709.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2016 Cadillac SRX or 2017 Volkswagen Touareg?
- The 2016 Cadillac SRX leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (37,605).
- Which has better horsepower: 2016 Cadillac SRX or 2017 Volkswagen Touareg?
- The 2016 Cadillac SRX leads on horsepower in this comparison (308).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2016 Cadillac SRX or 2017 Volkswagen Touareg?
- The 2017 Volkswagen Touareg leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (7,716).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2016 Cadillac SRX vs 2017 Volkswagen Touareg?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Cadillac SRX (5/5 NHTSA overall).