2006 Audi A4 vs. 2006 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, both 2006 Audi A4 and 2006 Cadillac Escalade were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (345 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2006 Audi A4. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 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, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (515 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A4. (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 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 | 2006 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Audi | Cadillac |
| Model | A4 | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| 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 | 7.4 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 18.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |
