2012 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2012 Volkswagen up
To start off, both 2012 Cadillac Escalade and 2012 Volkswagen up were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1560 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen up.
Because 2012 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 2012 Cadillac Escalade. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen up, 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. 2012 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen up has manual transmission. 2012 Volkswagen up will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Cadillac Escalade | 2012 Volkswagen up | |
Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
Model | Escalade | up |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6200 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 403 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 75 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2489 kg | 929 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 3450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2420 mm |