2010 Audi A1 vs. 2010 Cadillac BLS
To start off, both 2010 Audi A1 and 2010 Cadillac BLS were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac BLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac BLS (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2010 Audi A1. (85 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi A1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 595 kg more than 2010 Audi A1. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Cadillac BLS (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi A1. (160 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi A1. 2010 Cadillac BLS has automatic transmission and 2010 Audi A1 has manual transmission. 2010 Audi A1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Cadillac BLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Audi A1 | 2010 Cadillac BLS | |
| Make | Audi | Cadillac |
| Model | A1 | BLS |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3954 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1416 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2469 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 58 L |
