2012 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2009 Audi A6
To start off, 2012 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Audi A6 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 2009 Audi A6. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 979 kg more than 2009 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Cadillac Escalade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 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 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A6. (230 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Cadillac Escalade | 2009 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Audi |
| Model | Escalade | A6 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2619 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5662 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1857 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |
