2008 Cadillac CTS vs. 2006 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2008 Cadillac CTS is newer by 2 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. 2008 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 196 kg more than 2006 Cadillac Escalade.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac CTS. (343 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac CTS. 2006 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2008 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2008 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Cadillac CTS | 2006 Cadillac Escalade | |
Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
Model | CTS | Escalade |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 343 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1592 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 117 L |