2008 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2008 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 6,199 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac Escalade (404 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 60 kg more than 2008 Cadillac Escalade.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (297 Nm). This means 2008 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Cadillac Escalade | 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Cadillac | Hyundai |
Model | Escalade | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6199 cc | 3473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 404 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 565 Nm | 297 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 72 L |