2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2006 Volvo S80

To start off, both 2006 Cadillac Escalade and 2006 Volvo S80 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 77 more horse power than 2006 Volvo S80. (268 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1012 kg more than 2006 Volvo S80. 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 Volvo S80. 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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo S80. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo S80.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Cadillac Escalade 2006 Volvo S80
Make Cadillac Volvo
Model Escalade S80
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5998 cc 2922 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 345 HP 268 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 515 Nm 380 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2691 kg 1679 kg
Vehicle Length 5630 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 2030 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1910 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 3310 mm 2800 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 15.8 L/100km 11.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 80 L