2008 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, 2013 Volvo S60 is newer by 5 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 108 more horse power than 2013 Volvo S60. (296 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo S60 weights approximately 98 kg more than 2008 Cadillac Escalade.
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 @ 4300 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo S60. (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac Escalade | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
| Model | Escalade | S60 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6199 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 404 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1733 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2097 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1484 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
