2005 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2005 Cadillac Escalade and 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac Escalade (345 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton. (330 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 512 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Cadillac Escalade (515 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton. (431 Nm). This means 2005 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Cadillac Escalade | 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
Model | Escalade | Phaeton |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 431 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2678 kg | 2166 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 90 L |