2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton is newer by 6 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 108 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 723 kg more than 2006 Cadillac Escalade.
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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton. (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
| Model | Escalade | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 516 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 2315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1903 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1901 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3001 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
