2009 Audi A3 vs. 2009 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, both 2009 Audi A3 and 2009 Cadillac Escalade were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,160 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 2009 Audi A3. (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 858 kg more than 2009 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Audi A3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade 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, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A3. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A3 | 2009 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Audi | Cadillac |
| Model | A3 | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1982 cc | 6160 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1788 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 98 L |
