2010 Volvo S60 vs. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volvo S60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volvo S60 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2010 Volvo S60. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE weights approximately 944 kg more than 2010 Volvo S60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 Cadillac ESCALADE (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo S60. (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volvo S60 | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
| Make | Volvo | Cadillac |
| Model | S60 | ESCALADE |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 2713 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4623 mm | 5662 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1864 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1918 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 18 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 117 L |
