2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2006 Volkswagen Transporter
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac Escalade and 2006 Volkswagen Transporter 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 241 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1337 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter. 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 Transporter. 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 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2006 Volkswagen Transporter | |
Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
Model | Escalade | Transporter |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2691 kg | 1354 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 2000 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |