2008 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2010 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XJ is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Cadillac Escalade 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 133 more horse power than 2010 Jaguar XJ. (271 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2010 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 178 kg more than 2008 Cadillac Escalade.
Because 2008 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Jaguar XJ. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac Escalade 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, 2010 Jaguar XJ (600 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac Escalade. (565 Nm). This means 2010 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac Escalade | 2010 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
| Model | Escalade | XJ |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6199 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 404 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1813 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 5252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3157 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 82 L |
