2012 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2012 Audi Q7
To start off, both 2012 Cadillac Escalade and 2012 Audi Q7 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q7 (493 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2012 Cadillac Escalade. (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2012 Cadillac Escalade.
Because 2012 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 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 2012 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 2012 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Cadillac Escalade | 2012 Audi Q7 | |
Make | Cadillac | Audi |
Model | Escalade | Q7 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6200 cc | 5394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 403 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 565 Nm | 1000 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 5088 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 1737 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 3002 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 100 L |