2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2009 Citroen C6
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac Escalade and 2009 Citroen C6 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 123 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C6. (209 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C6 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
Because 2009 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Citroen C6. 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 (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C6. (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2009 Citroen C6 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Citroen |
| Model | Escalade | C6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
