2007 Cadillac STS vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, 2012 Audi A5 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Cadillac STS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Cadillac STS would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac STS (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2012 Audi A5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A5 weights approximately 192 kg more than 2007 Cadillac STS.
Because 2012 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Cadillac STS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Cadillac STS (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A5. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Cadillac STS | 2012 Audi A5 | |
Make | Cadillac | Audi |
Model | STS | A5 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4623 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1382 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 67 L |