2009 Audi Q7 vs. 2009 Cadillac CTS
To start off, both 2009 Audi Q7 and 2009 Cadillac CTS were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi Q7 (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac CTS. (263 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi Q7 weights approximately 605 kg more than 2009 Cadillac CTS. 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, 2009 Audi Q7 (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac CTS. (343 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2009 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Audi Q7 | 2009 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | Audi | Cadillac |
Model | Q7 | CTS |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3597 cc | 3599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 263 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |