Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Cadillac SRX | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 320 hp@6400 315 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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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 | 109.8 in | 6.6 in |
Length | 194.9 in | 188.4 in | 6.5 in |
Width | 72.6 in | 75.2 in | -2.6 in |
Height | 67.8 in | 68.1 in | -0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4442 lb. | 4178 lb. | 264 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 40.6 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 59.7 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 56.7 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 43.2 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 40.1 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 59.5 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 56.5 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.0 in | 38.3 in | 2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.0 in | 36.3 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 43.6 in | 55.0 in | -11.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 55.1 in | 42.3 in | 12.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 24.2 in | 29.2 in | -5 in |
Total Legroom | 107.3 in (over 3 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -3.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.4 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | -1.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.4 ft3 | 42.3 ft3 | -9.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 69.5 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | -25.9 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 |
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review |