2009 Audi Q7 vs. 2009 Cadillac XLR
To start off, both 2009 Audi Q7 and 2009 Cadillac XLR were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac XLR (322 HP @ 6450 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2009 Audi Q7. (229 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi Q7 weights approximately 648 kg more than 2009 Cadillac XLR.
Because 2009 Audi Q7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Cadillac XLR. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi Q7 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 Audi Q7 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac XLR. (423 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac XLR.
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2009 Audi Q7 | 2009 Cadillac XLR | |
Make | Audi | Cadillac |
Model | Q7 | XLR |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 4565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 322 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6450 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 423 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2370 kg | 1722 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |