2008 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 4 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 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1059 kg more than 2012 Subaru Forester. 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, 2008 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Forester. (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Forester. 2008 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2012 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2012 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Cadillac Escalade | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
Model | Escalade | Forester |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6162 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 403 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 565 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2609 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.3 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 64 L |