2010 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2013 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XK is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XK (542 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2010 Cadillac Escalade. (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2010 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 657 kg more than 2013 Jaguar XK.
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, 2013 Jaguar XK (681 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac Escalade. (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac Escalade. 2010 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2013 Jaguar XK has manual transmission. 2013 Jaguar XK will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Cadillac Escalade | 2013 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
| Model | Escalade | XK |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 681 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2507 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 4794 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 1322 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2752 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.5 L/100km |
