2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2009 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2009 Kia Borrego is newer by 3 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 8 more horse power than 2009 Kia Borrego. (337 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Borrego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Borrego weights approximately 39 kg more than 2006 Cadillac Escalade.
Because 2006 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Kia Borrego. 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 (516 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Borrego. (438 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Borrego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2009 Kia Borrego | |
| Make | Cadillac | Kia |
| Model | Escalade | Borrego |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4627 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 337 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 516 Nm | 438 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 78 L |
