2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2008 Audi A6
To start off, 2008 Audi A6 is newer by 2 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 167 more horse power than 2008 Audi A6. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A6 weights approximately 298 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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A6. (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2008 Audi A6 | |
Make | Cadillac | Audi |
Model | Escalade | A6 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 516 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 78.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |