2012 Volvo XC60 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 Volvo XC60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Volvo XC60 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 72 more horse power than 2012 Volvo XC60. (325 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE should accelerate faster than 2012 Volvo XC60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE weights approximately 673 kg more than 2012 Volvo XC60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo XC60. (479 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo XC60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volvo XC60 | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
| Make | Volvo | Cadillac |
| Model | XC60 | ESCALADE |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 479 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1921 kg | 2594 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1712 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2748 mm | 2947 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 18 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |
