2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2008 Cadillac STS
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Cadillac STS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Cadillac STS would be higher. At 6,161 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac STS (469 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1049 kg more than 2008 Cadillac STS.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - 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, 2008 Cadillac STS (595 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2008 Cadillac STS | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | Escalade | STS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6161 cc | 4376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 469 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 595 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2609 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 64 L |
