Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Cadillac SRX | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 320 hp@6400 315 lb-ft@4400 |
6.1L V8 OHV-2v 420 hp@6200 420 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.4 in | 109.5 in | 6.9 in |
Length | 194.9 in | 186.6 in | 8.3 in |
Width | 72.6 in | 73.3 in | -0.7 in |
Height | 67.8 in | 67.7 in | 0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4442 lb. | 4726 lb. | -284 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 20.8 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 39.7 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 59.1 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 57.6 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.7 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 39.3 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 58.5 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 60.6 in | -4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.0 in | 35.5 in | 5.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.0 in | 0.0 in | 35 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 43.6 in | 0.0 in | 43.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 55.1 in | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 24.2 in | 0.0 in | 24.2 in |
Total Legroom | 107.3 in (over 3 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 30.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.4 ft3 | 34.5 ft3 | -26.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.4 ft3 | 34.5 | -2.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 69.5 ft3 | 67.4 ft3 | 2.1 ft3 |
2009 Cadillac SRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
2 teenage kids love it see full Cadillac SRX review |
2009 Cadillac SRX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seat belts attached to front seats and not adjustable up and down. Lower sitting heighth than Lexus or other crossover SUVs or at least the appearance of same. see full Cadillac SRX review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The center console is too wide and gets in the way see full Cadillac SRX review |
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
small, tight see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
That and MPG are the only real faults so far after 15000 miles and 15 mons. I think our 2001 GC has more seat comfort although the 07s seats do fold over easier than the 01s. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |