2013 Cadillac ESCALADE vs. 2013 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE and 2013 Volvo XC90 were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 160 more horse power than 2013 Volvo XC90. (237 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE weights approximately 457 kg more than 2013 Volvo XC90. 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 2013 Volvo XC90. 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 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo XC90. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo XC90. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE has automatic transmission and 2013 Volvo XC90 has manual transmission. 2013 Volvo XC90 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | 2013 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
| Model | ESCALADE | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 397 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2594 kg | 2137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 4807 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1936 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 1784 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2947 mm | 2857 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
