2012 Kia Sorento 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 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Kia Sorento 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 152 more horse power than 2012 Kia Sorento. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE weights approximately 1042 kg more than 2012 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Kia Sorento. 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 (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Sorento. (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Sorento.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Kia Sorento 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE
Make Kia Cadillac
Model Sorento ESCALADE
Year Released 2012 2013
Body Type SUV 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 175 HP 327 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5100 RPM
Torque 229 Nm 498 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 4100 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Electric
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type 6-speed shiftable automatic 4-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1744 kg 2786 kg
Vehicle Length 4671 mm 5144 mm
Vehicle Width 1885 mm 2007 mm
Vehicle Height 1709 mm 1928 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2947 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.1 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.2 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 95 L


 

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