2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2008 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2008 Renault Laguna 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 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Laguna weights approximately 388 kg more than 2006 Cadillac Escalade.
Because 2006 Cadillac Escalade is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Cadillac Escalade. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Renault Laguna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Laguna. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2008 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Cadillac | Renault |
Model | Escalade | Laguna |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 515 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |