2011 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2011 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2011 Cadillac Escalade and 2011 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2011 Renault Megane. (221 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Megane.
Because 2011 Cadillac Escalade is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Cadillac Escalade. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Renault Megane, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Megane. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Megane. 2011 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2011 Renault Megane has manual transmission. 2011 Renault Megane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Cadillac Escalade | 2011 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Cadillac | Renault |
| Model | Escalade | Megane |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 497 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 60 L |
