2009 Audi R8 vs. 2009 Cadillac CTS
To start off, both 2009 Audi R8 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 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi R8 (518 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac CTS. (304 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 58 kg more than 2009 Audi R8.
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 R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac CTS. (370 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac CTS. 2009 Cadillac CTS has automatic transmission and 2009 Audi R8 has manual transmission. 2009 Audi R8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Cadillac CTS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi R8 | 2009 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Audi | Cadillac |
| Model | R8 | CTS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |
