2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac Escalade and 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,160 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 445 kg more than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
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 @ 4300 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton. (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
| Model | Escalade | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6160 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 2233 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 5059 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1903 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1901 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2881 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
