2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, 2012 Audi A5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. At 6,160 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2012 Audi A5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A5 weights approximately 42 kg more than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
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 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A5. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2012 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Audi |
| Model | Escalade | A5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6160 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 67 L |
