2012 Chevrolet Cruze vs. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Chevrolet Cruze 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 259 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. (138 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE weights approximately 1306 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will offer significantly more control. 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 365 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. (200 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE has automatic transmission and 2012 Chevrolet Cruze has manual transmission. 2012 Chevrolet Cruze will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Chevrolet Cruze | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
Make | Chevrolet | Cadillac |
Model | Cruze | ESCALADE |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1400 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 397 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1407 kg | 2713 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4597 mm | 5662 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1788 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1918 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 3302 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9 L/100km | 18 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 117 L |