2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2011 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XK is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (404 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2011 Jaguar XK. (385 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2011 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jaguar XK weights approximately 145 kg more than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 @ 4300 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Jaguar XK. (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2011 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
| Model | Escalade | XK |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 404 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1328 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 61 L |
