2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2013 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XF 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 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XF (464 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac Escalade. (345 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XF weights approximately 283 kg more than 2006 Cadillac Escalade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Jaguar XF. (450 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Jaguar XF.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2013 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
| Model | Escalade | XF |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 464 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 516 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2053 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2909 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
