2009 Cadillac SRX vs. 2012 Audi A6
To start off, 2012 Audi A6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Cadillac SRX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Cadillac SRX would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A6 (310 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac SRX. (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac SRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 236 kg more than 2012 Audi A6.
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, 2012 Audi A6 (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac SRX. (340 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac SRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac SRX | 2012 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Audi |
| Model | SRX | A6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2071 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4925 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2913 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 75 L |
