2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2010 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2010 Kia Sorento is newer by 4 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. 2006 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1382 kg more than 2010 Kia Sorento.
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 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Sorento. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Cadillac | Kia |
| Model | Escalade | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 139 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2667 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |
