2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2006 Cadillac STS
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac Escalade and 2006 Cadillac STS 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 25 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac STS. (320 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac STS.
Because 2006 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Cadillac STS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade will offer significantly more control. 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac STS. (428 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2006 Cadillac STS | |
Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
Model | Escalade | STS |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 428 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 64 L |