2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. (306 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 690 kg more than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg 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 (417 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
| Model | Escalade | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 397 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 100 L |
