2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2007 Suzuki SX4
To start off, 2007 Suzuki SX4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. 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 202 more horse power than 2007 Suzuki SX4. (143 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2007 Suzuki SX4.
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 (515 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki SX4. (184 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki SX4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2007 Suzuki SX4 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Suzuki |
| Model | Escalade | SX4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 42 L |
