2010 Audi Q5 vs. 2010 Cadillac CTS
To start off, both 2010 Audi Q5 and 2010 Cadillac CTS were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Audi Q5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 270 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi Q5 weights approximately 139 kg more than 2010 Cadillac CTS.
Because 2010 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Cadillac CTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi Q5 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, 2010 Audi Q5 (329 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2010 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac CTS. 2010 Audi Q5 has automatic transmission and 2010 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2010 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Audi Q5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Audi Q5 | 2010 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Audi | Cadillac |
| Model | Q5 | CTS |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3200 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4867 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1654 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2807 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |
