Audi vs. Cadillac
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Audi and Cadillac contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Audi and Cadillac cars.
When comparing the Audi brand to the Cadillac brand, Audi has the advantage in the areas of used car pricing, fuel efficiency, overall quality, reliability, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered. Cadillac has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, depreciation, horsepower, towing capacity, safety and retained value.
Audi versus Cadillac: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Audi versus Cadillac pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Cadillac in 6 out of 8 vehicle comparisons. In contrast, Audi has lower used vehicle starting prices in 6 out of 8 vehicle comparisons. Cadillac models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 6 out of 8 comparisons.
Audi versus Cadillac: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Cadillac vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 7 out of 8 model comparisons, with Audi offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Audi offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 6 out of 7 comparisons. Cadillac offers a longer driving range in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Cadillac offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 4 comparisons.
Audi versus Cadillac: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Audi versus Cadillac overall quality ratings shows Audi with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Audi has the advantage in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Cadillac has better safety ratings in 1 out of 3 comparisons while Audi has better safety ratings in 1 out of 3 comparisons. Audi and Cadillac tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Cadillac shows higher ratings for retained value in 6 out of 8 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings: Audi has better car rankings in 5 categories: Audi Q3 in Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs, Audi Q3 in Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, Audi A8 L in Best Luxury Large Cars, Audi A6 in Best Luxury Midsize Cars, and Audi Q5 in Best Luxury Small SUVs.
Most Reliable Car Rankings: Audi has better car rankings in 4 categories: Audi Q7 in Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs, Audi A8 L in Most Reliable Luxury Large Cars, Audi A6 in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize Cars, and Audi Q5 in Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs.
Available Body Styles: Audi offers 21 SUVs, 3 wagons, 17 sedans, 6 coupes, and 4 convertibles. In comparison, Cadillac offers 8 SUVs and 4 sedans.
Drivetrain Options: Audi offers 34 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 12 electric vehicles. Cadillac offers 11 gasoline vehicles, 2 diesels, and 1 electric vehicle.
Audi offers 45 all-wheel-drive models, 2 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Cadillac offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 7 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Audi Q3
$41,536 - $50,024
Audi Q5
$49,093 - $60,876
Cars
Audi A3
$38,595 - $46,743
Audi A4
$45,370 - $54,500
Audi A4
$45,370 - $54,500
Audi A6
$62,042 - $68,761
EVs
Audi Q4 e-tron
$56,900 - $66,432
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
$62,566 - $73,970
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Cadillac XT4
$39,933 - $54,764
Cadillac XT5
$45,410 - $64,269
Cars
Cadillac CT4
$35,929 - $51,067
Cadillac CT4
$35,929 - $51,067
Cadillac CT4-V
$51,796 - $78,512
Cadillac CT5-V
$56,189 - $111,471
EVs
Cadillac LYRIQ
$58,588 - $79,784
Other Comparisons
Cadillac XT5
$45,410 - $64,269
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Audi Q3
$37,981 - $47,178
Audi Q5
$42,992 - $56,992
Cars
Audi A3
$33,368 - $44,841
Audi A4
$39,992 - $51,860
Audi A4
$39,992 - $51,860
Audi A6
$48,368 - $72,144
EVs
Audi Q4 e-tron
$40,649 - $64,906
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
$49,490 - $69,371
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Cadillac XT4
$43,892 - $52,815
Cadillac XT5
$44,654 - $62,941
Cars
Cadillac CT4
$33,627 - $51,298
Cadillac CT4
$33,627 - $51,298
Cadillac CT4-V
$44,248 - $82,123
Cadillac CT5-V
$54,995 - $109,000
EVs
Cadillac LYRIQ
$48,317 - $74,019
Other Comparisons
Cadillac XT5
$44,654 - $62,941
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Audi Q3
47.6%
Audi Q5
53.6%
Cars
Audi A3
48.3%
Audi A4
50.2%
Audi A4
50.2%
Audi A6
57.2%
EVs
Audi Q4 e-tron
68.9%
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
57.7%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Cadillac XT4
47.5%
Cadillac XT5
55.6%
Cars
Cadillac CT4
47.6%
Cadillac CT4
47.6%
Cadillac CT4-V
47.5%
Cadillac CT5-V
54.2%
EVs
Cadillac LYRIQ
69.4%
Other Comparisons
Cadillac XT5
55.6%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Audi Q3
184 hp / 221 foot-lbs
Audi Q5
201 hp / 236 foot-lbs
Cars
Audi A3
201 hp / 221 foot-lbs
Audi A4
201 hp / 236 foot-lbs
Audi A4
201 hp / 236 foot-lbs
Audi A6
261 hp / 273 foot-lbs
EVs
Audi Q4 e-tron
201 hp / 228 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
362 hp / 369 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Cadillac XT4
235 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Cadillac XT5
235 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Cars
Cadillac CT4
237 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Cadillac CT4
237 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Cadillac CT4-V
325 hp / 380 foot-lbs
Cadillac CT5-V
360 hp / 405 foot-lbs
EVs
Cadillac LYRIQ
340 hp / 325 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Cadillac XT5
235 hp / 258 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Audi Q3
22 / 29 / 25
Audi Q5
23 / 29 / 26
Cars
Audi A3
29 / 37 / 32
Audi A4
26 / 35 / 30
Audi A4
26 / 35 / 30
Audi A6
23 / 33 / 26
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
23 / 29 / 26
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Cadillac XT4
24 / 29 / 26
Cadillac XT5
22 / 29 / 24
Cars
Cadillac CT4
22 / 32 / 26
Cadillac CT4
22 / 32 / 26
Cadillac CT4-V
20 / 29 / 23
Cadillac CT5-V
18 / 27 / 21
Other Comparisons
Cadillac XT5
22 / 29 / 24
EV Range
Audi Q4 e-tron
265 miles
EV Range
Cadillac LYRIQ
314 miles
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Audi Q3
4400 lbs
Audi Q5
4400 lbs
EVs
Audi Q4 e-tron
2650 lbs
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
2000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Cadillac XT4
3500 lbs
Cadillac XT5
3500 lbs
EVs
Cadillac LYRIQ
3500 lbs
Other Comparisons
Cadillac XT5
3500 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Audi Q3
8.1 / 10
Audi Q5
8.1 / 10
Cars
Audi A3
8.2 / 10
Audi A4
8.5 / 10
Audi A4
8.5 / 10
Audi A6
8.4 / 10
EVs
Audi Q4 e-tron
Not available
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
8.4 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Cadillac XT4
Not available
Cadillac XT5
7.5 / 10
Cars
Cadillac CT4
Not available
Cadillac CT4
Not available
Cadillac CT4-V
Not available
Cadillac CT5-V
Not available
EVs
Cadillac LYRIQ
Not available
Other Comparisons
Cadillac XT5
7.5 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Audi Q3
6.8 / 10
Audi Q5
8.1 / 10
Cars
Audi A3
7.1 / 10
Audi A4
8.1 / 10
Audi A4
8.1 / 10
Audi A6
8.3 / 10
EVs
Audi Q4 e-tron
Not available
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
8.4 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Cadillac XT4
Not available
Cadillac XT5
5.5 / 10
Cars
Cadillac CT4
Not available
Cadillac CT4
Not available
Cadillac CT4-V
Not available
Cadillac CT5-V
Not available
EVs
Cadillac LYRIQ
Not available
Other Comparisons
Cadillac XT5
5.5 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Audi Q3
10 / 10
Audi Q5
9.0 / 10
Cars
Audi A3
10 / 10
Audi A4
10 / 10
Audi A4
10 / 10
Audi A6
10 / 10
EVs
Audi Q4 e-tron
9.0 / 10
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
10 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Cadillac XT4
10 / 10
Cadillac XT5
9.9 / 10
Cars
Cadillac CT4
Not available
Cadillac CT4
Not available
Cadillac CT4-V
Not available
Cadillac CT5-V
Not available
EVs
Cadillac LYRIQ
Not available
Other Comparisons
Cadillac XT5
9.9 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Audi Q3
7.5 / 10
Audi Q5
7.2 / 10
Cars
Audi A3
7.5 / 10
Audi A4
7.4 / 10
Audi A4
7.4 / 10
Audi A6
6.9 / 10
EVs
Audi Q4 e-tron
6.2 / 10
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
6.9 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Cadillac XT4
7.5 / 10
Cadillac XT5
7.0 / 10
Cars
Cadillac CT4
7.5 / 10
Cadillac CT4
7.5 / 10
Cadillac CT4-V
7.5 / 10
Cadillac CT5-V
7.1 / 10
EVs
Cadillac LYRIQ
6.2 / 10
Other Comparisons
Cadillac XT5
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Audi Q5
#4 of 29 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5
#1 of 18 in
Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Cadillac XT5
#8 of 29 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs
Other Comparisons
Cadillac XT5
#8 of 29 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Audi Q5
#4 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs
Other Comparisons
Audi Q5
#4 of 18 in
Most Reliable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Cadillac XT5
#14 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs
Other Comparisons
Cadillac XT5
#14 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs