2009 Audi Q7 vs. 2008 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2009 Audi Q7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. At 6,199 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2009 Audi Q7. (229 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi Q7 weights approximately 735 kg more than 2008 Cadillac Escalade.
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, 2008 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi Q7. (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Audi | Cadillac |
| Model | Q7 | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 6199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2370 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 117 L |
