2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2008 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2008 Kia Sportage 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 172 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sportage. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1355 kg more than 2008 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2008 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Cadillac | Kia |
Model | Escalade | Sportage |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2655 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2640 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 65 L |