2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2009 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac Escalade and 2009 Volvo XC90 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 100 more horse power than 2009 Volvo XC90. (232 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2009 Volvo XC90.
Because 2009 Volvo XC90 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 Volvo XC90 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 (499 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo XC90. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2009 Volvo XC90 | |
Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
Model | Escalade | XC90 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 3192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 332 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 499 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |