2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2009 Renault Koleos
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac Escalade and 2009 Renault Koleos were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (404 HP) has 256 more horse power than 2009 Renault Koleos. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Koleos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Renault Koleos weights approximately 15 kg more than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
Because 2009 Renault Koleos 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, 2009 Renault Koleos 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) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Koleos. (320 Nm). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Koleos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2009 Renault Koleos | |
| Make | Cadillac | Renault |
| Model | Escalade | Koleos |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 404 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2690 mm |
