2015 Cadillac SRX vs 2015 Lincoln MKX vs 2015 Volkswagen Touareg

2015 Cadillac SRX

2015 Lincoln MKX

2015 Volkswagen Touareg

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AWD 4-Door Luxury Collection

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
SRX AWD 4-Door Luxury Collection	16	23	$43,366	$46,135
SRX AWD 4-Door Performance Collection	16	23	$45,665	$48,840
SRX AWD 4-Door Premium Collection	16	23	$48,367	$51,730
SRX FWD 4-Door Base	17	24	$35,536	$37,605
SRX FWD 4-Door Luxury Collection	17	24	$41,021	$43,640
SRX FWD 4-Door Performance Collection	17	24	$43,038	$46,030
SRX FWD 4-Door Premium Collection	17	24	$45,740	$48,920

AWD 4-Door

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4-Door TDI Executive

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Touareg 4-Door TDI Executive	20	29	$59,153	$62,200
Touareg 4-Door TDI Lux	20	29	$53,893	$56,670
Touareg 4-Door TDI Sport w/Technology	20	29	$49,684	$52,245
Touareg 4-Door V6 Executive	17	23	$55,825	$58,700
Touareg 4-Door V6 Hybrid	20	24	$63,713	$66,995
Touareg 4-Door V6 Lux	17	23	$50,564	$53,170
Touareg 4-Door V6 Sport	17	23	$42,515	$44,705
Touareg 4-Door V6 Sport w/Technology	17	23	$46,356	$48,745

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$43,366

$38,808

$59,153

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$46,135

$40,850

$62,200

Monthly Payment Estimate

$769 / month

$681 / month

$1037 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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8.2

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2015 Cadillac SRX offers class-leading technology and excellent interior appointments in a uniquely American luxury crossover.

The 2015 Lincoln MKX has aged well, continuing to offer one of the nicer interiors in the class with very few gimmicks.

The 2015 Volkswagen Touareg is expensive and fancy for a VW, but less expensive than some comparable luxury-SUV options.

TCC Likes

Great safety ratings
Flexible interior layout
Smooth, strong engine

Design statement
Business-class interior
Abundant cabin tech

Quiet cabin
Luxury-level interior
Refined driving feel

TCC Dislikes

Mushy brake feel
Disappointing gas mileage
Drives heavy

The look, up front
Hard to believe it has 305 hp
Slow-moving power tailgate

Hybrid doesn't make sense next to TDI
Few high-tech options
Luxury price, mainstream brand

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

17 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

23 mpg

29 mpg

Vehicle

Rear Door Type

Liftgate

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.30

58.9

59.8

Second Head Room (in)

38.40

39.3

38.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.30

58.7

56.7

Front Leg Room (in)

41.20

40.7

41.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

55.40

54.4

Second Leg Room (in)

36.30

39.6

36.7

Front Head Room (in)

39.70

39.6

Second Hip Room (in)

54.70

55.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

108.4

Exterior Dimensions

Step Up Height - Side (in)

- TBD -

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)

30.1

Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in)

190.30

Side Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Ground Clearance, Rear (in)

7.0

Height, Overall (in)

65.70

67.3

68.2

Step Up Height - Front (in)

- TBD -

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in)

- TBD -

Wheelbase (in)

110.50

111.2

113.9

Ground Clearance, Front (in)

7.0

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.20

76.4

Side Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Overhang, Front (in)

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

65.2

Track Width, Front (in)

65.4

65.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.9

Length, Overall (in)

186.7

188.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

29.8

32.3

32.1

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 4 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 4 (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

61.1

68.6

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

32.3

32.1

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.6 x 1.2

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4 x 0.9

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Aux Fuel Tank Location

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

26.4

Fuel Tank Location

- TBD -

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center

16.5

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.3

38.6

Tires

Front Tire Capacity (lbs)

N/A

Rear Tire Order Code

QMY

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)

Front Tire Size

P235/65HR18

P245/60HR18

P275/45HR20

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear

N/A

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

QMY

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)

N/A

Spare Tire Order Code

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front

N/A

Rear Tire Size

P235/65HR18

P245/60HR18

P275/45HR20

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

2000

7716

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

- TBD -

2000

7716

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

200

772

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

200

772

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

2000

7716

Weight Information

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

5556

6305

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)

- TBD -

Curb Weight - Front (lbs)

2532

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)

- TBD -

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)

- TBD -

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)

1910

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4429

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.0

18 X 8

20 X 9

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.0

18 X 8

20 X 9

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

175

220

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

650

450

Maximum Alternator Watts

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

450

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

265 @ 2400

280 @ 4000

406 @ 2000

Engine Order Code

LFX

99K

Displacement

3.6L/217

3.7 L/227

3.0 L/181

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

308 @ 6800

305 @ 6500

240 @ 3400

Engine Type

Gas V6

Regular Unleaded V-6

Intercooled Turbo Diesel V-6

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

Diesel Direct Injection

Engine Oil Cooler

None

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Transfer Case Model

- TBD -

None

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.48

4.97

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

- TBD -

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.84

1.86

Trans Type

Trans PTO Access

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

1.00

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.88

4.07

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.87

2.84

Trans Order Code

M7U

44J

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Trans Power Take Off

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

1.44

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/Manual Shift

Automatic w/OD

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.39

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

Summary

Vehicle Name

Cadillac SRX

Lincoln MKX

Volkswagen Touareg

Body Code

N/A

Body Style

Sport Utility Vehicle

Sport Utility

4MOTION

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

N/A

Axle Type - Rear

- TBD -

Independent

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

Strut

Double Wishbone

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)

- TBD -

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)

- TBD -

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.39

3.27

Axle Type - Front

- TBD -

Independent

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

N/A

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Linked H-Arm

Multi-Link

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

3.27

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Frame

Frame Type

Body Frame Integral

Doors

Side Door Type

- TBD -

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

- TBD -

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

9.8

9.3

9.0 (Est)

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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