2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2006 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac Escalade and 2006 Subaru Forester 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 118 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Forester. (227 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Forester weights approximately 41 kg more than 2006 Cadillac Escalade.
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 (516 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Forester. (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Forester. 2006 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2006 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2006 Subaru Forester 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 | 2006 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
Model | Escalade | Forester |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 516 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 60 L |