2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2013 Dodge CHARGER
To start off, 2013 Dodge CHARGER is newer by 7 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. 2013 Dodge CHARGER weights approximately 291 kg more than 2006 Cadillac Escalade.
Because 2013 Dodge CHARGER is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Cadillac Escalade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Dodge CHARGER 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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge CHARGER. (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Dodge CHARGER.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2013 Dodge CHARGER | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | Escalade | CHARGER |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 288 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1883 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1482 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3052 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 72 L |
