2012 Audi Q7 vs. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Audi Q7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Audi Q7 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q7 (493 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE. (397 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE.
Because 2012 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 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, 2012 Audi Q7 (1,000 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE. (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi Q7 | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
| Make | Audi | Cadillac |
| Model | Q7 | ESCALADE |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5394 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 1000 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5088 mm | 5662 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1737 mm | 1918 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3002 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 117 L |
