2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2013 Audi A8
To start off, 2013 Audi A8 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 6,299 cc (3 cylinders), 2013 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2013 Audi A8. (367 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A8 weights approximately 369 kg more than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
Because 2013 Audi A8 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 A8 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 (566 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A8. (445 Nm). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2013 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Audi |
| Model | Escalade | A8 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 6299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 367 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 566 Nm | 445 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 2004 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 5137 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2111 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2992 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
