2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat

To start off, 2006 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1299 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.

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 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. 2006 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2005 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2005 Volkswagen Passat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Cadillac Escalade 2005 Volkswagen Passat
Make Cadillac Volkswagen
Model Escalade Passat
Year Released 2006 2005
Body Type Pickup Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5967 cc 1984 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 128 HP
Torque 515 Nm 310 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1900 RPM
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 79.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 91.9 mm 95.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 19.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2667 kg 1368 kg
Vehicle Length 5620 mm 4710 mm
Vehicle Width 2030 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1940 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 3310 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 15.7 L/100km 6.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 62 L


 

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