2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2009 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper 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 137 more horse power than 2009 Mini Cooper. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2009 Mini Cooper.
Because 2006 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mini Cooper. 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 (515 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mini Cooper. (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2009 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mini |
| Model | Escalade | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 50 L |
