2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2009 Volvo V70
To start off, 2009 Volvo V70 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 113 more horse power than 2009 Volvo V70. (232 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2009 Volvo V70.
Because 2006 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volvo V70. 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 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo V70. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2009 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
| Model | Escalade | V70 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 60 L |
