2006 Audi A4 vs. 2004 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2006 Audi A4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac Escalade (346 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2006 Audi A4. (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 811 kg more than 2006 Audi A4. 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, 2004 Cadillac Escalade (515 Nm) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A4. (330 Nm). This means 2004 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A4 | 2004 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Audi | Cadillac |
| Model | A4 | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3129 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2691 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 117 L |
