2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2006 Cadillac STS

To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Cadillac STS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Cadillac STS would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac STS. (321 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac STS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac STS weights approximately 183 kg more than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 (499 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac STS. (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac STS.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Cadillac Escalade 2006 Cadillac STS
Make Cadillac Cadillac
Model Escalade STS
Year Released 2009 2006
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5999 cc 4565 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 332 HP 321 HP
Engine RPM 5100 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 499 Nm 427 Nm
Torque RPM 4100 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline / Electric Hybrid Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 8 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1635 kg 1818 kg
Vehicle Length 5150 mm 4990 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1930 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2960 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.2 L/100km 9.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.8 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 14.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 66 L


 

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