2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2006 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac Escalade and 2006 Volkswagen Caddy 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 237 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Caddy. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 954 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Caddy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volkswagen Caddy. 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 355 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Caddy. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Caddy.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2006 Volkswagen Caddy | |
Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
Model | Escalade | Caddy |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2640 kg | 1686 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |