2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2013 Audi A7
To start off, 2013 Audi A7 is newer by 4 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 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (404 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2013 Audi A7. (306 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A7 weights approximately 275 kg more than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
Because 2013 Audi A7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A7 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 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A7. (441 Nm). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2013 Audi A7 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Audi |
| Model | Escalade | A7 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 404 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4969 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2139 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2914 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
