2005 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. 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 145 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1121 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. (280 Nm). This means 2005 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac Escalade | 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
| Model | Escalade | Tiguan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2678 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4427 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1687 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 64 L |
