2009 Cadillac SRX vs. 2009 Audi A3

To start off, both 2009 Cadillac SRX and 2009 Audi A3 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 SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac SRX (321 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2009 Audi A3. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 860 kg more than 2009 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Cadillac SRX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Audi A3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac SRX 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 SRX (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A3. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A3.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Cadillac SRX 2009 Audi A3
Make Cadillac Audi
Model SRX A3
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4565 cc 1595 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 321 HP 101 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 427 Nm 148 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 77.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 225 km/hour 185 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 7.4 seconds 12.2 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2126 kg 1266 kg
Vehicle Length 4960 mm 4290 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1730 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2960 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.1 L/100km 7.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 55 L