2010 Audi S8 vs. 2010 Cadillac CTS

To start off, both 2010 Audi S8 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 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi S8 (450 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2010 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 581 kg more than 2010 Audi S8.

Because 2010 Audi S8 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 S8 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 S8 (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2010 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac CTS. 2010 Audi S8 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 S8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Audi S8 2010 Cadillac CTS
Make Audi Cadillac
Model S8 CTS
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Sedan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5204 cc 3000 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 450 HP 270 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 540 Nm 302 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 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 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1175 kg 1756 kg
Vehicle Length 5070 mm 4867 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1842 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1504 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2880 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 12.4 L/100km 9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 18.2 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 68 L


 

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