2009 Audi Q7 vs. 2005 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2009 Audi Q7 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac Escalade (345 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2009 Audi Q7. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 438 kg more than 2009 Audi Q7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Cadillac Escalade (515 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi Q7. (360 Nm). This means 2005 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi Q7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi Q7 | 2005 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Audi | Cadillac |
| Model | Q7 | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3597 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 2678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.9 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 117 L |
