2012 Hyundai Sonata 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 Hyundai Sonata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Hyundai Sonata would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (327 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Sonata. (190 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Sonata.
Because 2013 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 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Sonata, 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, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Sonata. (242 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Hyundai Sonata | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
| Make | Hyundai | Cadillac |
| Model | Sonata | ESCALADE |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | electric |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4821 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2794 mm | 2947 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |
