2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2009 GMC Envoy
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac Escalade and 2009 GMC Envoy were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,161 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP) has 103 more horse power than 2009 GMC Envoy. (300 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Envoy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Envoy weights approximately 50 kg more than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Envoy. (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Envoy.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2009 GMC Envoy | |
Make | Cadillac | GMC |
Model | Escalade | Envoy |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6161 cc | 5328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 403 HP | 300 HP |
Torque | 565 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2609 kg | 2659 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 83 L |