2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 4 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 6,161 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 472 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (361 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg.
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2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
Model | Escalade | Touareg |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6161 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 403 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 565 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 12.0: 1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2609 kg | 2137 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4795 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 100 L |