2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2004 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 6,160 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 2004 Seat Toledo. (138 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 368 kg more than 2004 Seat Toledo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Seat Toledo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Toledo. (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2004 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Cadillac | Seat |
| Model | Escalade | Toledo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6160 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 55 L |
