The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Audi SQ8 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 51,400

€ 102,900

€ 51,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 102,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.5 inches shorter, 3.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Audi SQ8 TDI.
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
Audi SQ8 TDI
65.9
74.9
82.8
67.2
78.5
86.2
74.9 in
Width
78.5 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.2 in
65.9 in
Height
67.2 in
112.5
189.6
118
197.1
189.6 in
Length
197.1 in
112.5 in
Wheelbase
118 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
Audi SQ8 TDI
4308 lb
Curb Weight
5379 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6834 lb

Weight Difference:
1071 lb
19.91 %

General
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
Audi SQ8 TDI
XT5
Generation
4M
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
Audi SQ8 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
8-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers and electric driven compressor
Engine Code
DHVA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
310 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 3750 rpm
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
310 hp
429 hp
Audi SQ8 TDI
271 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
271 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
Audi SQ8 TDI
Performance
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
Audi SQ8 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi SQ8 TDI
▶ REPLAY
13.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.54 lb/hp
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
13.9 lb/hp
12.54 lb/hp
Audi SQ8 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
Audi SQ8 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
24 mpg
30 mpg
Audi SQ8 TDI
17 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
510 mi
Range
677 mi
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
510 mi
677 mi
Audi SQ8 TDI
Environmental Impact
189.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
160.5 kWh
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
189.4 kWh
160.5 kWh
Audi SQ8 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac XT5 3.6 V6
Audi SQ8 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1314 lb
Maximum Payload
1455 lb
24.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft














50.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49.7 cu ft