2021 Cadillac XT5 vs 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV
Overview | |
MSRP$79,195 | MSRP$43,995 |
Listings1 | Listings31 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV Reviews Summary | |
2021 Cadillac XT5 Reviews SummaryCadillac’s compact SUV checks many boxes for premium vehicle buyers but can get pricey, firmly topping out in luxury territory without offering the performance competitors’ products do. The well-mannered SUV continues to show why it’s Cadillac’s perennial best-seller as it sits in the middle of the lineup between the smaller subcompact XT4 and larger midsize Cadillac XT6. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine6.2L 420 hp V8 | Engine2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower235 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City14 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway20 | MPG Highway29 |
Engine | |
Engine Name6.2L 420 hp V8 | Engine Name2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Torque460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower235 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City14 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway20 | MPG Highway29 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space41.5 cu ft | Cargo Space30.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight5785 lbs | Curb Weight3915 lbs |
Height76.4 in | Height66.1 in |
Length227.0 in | Length189.6 in |
Width81.1 in | Width74.9 in |
Wheelbase134.1 in | Wheelbase112.5 in |
Maximum Payload1636 lbs | Maximum Payload2086 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity8100 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity7600 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $79,195 | $43,995 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | Cadillac’s compact SUV checks many boxes for premium vehicle buyers but can get pricey, firmly topping out in luxury territory without offering the performance competitors’ products do. The well-mannered SUV continues to show why it’s Cadillac’s perennial best-seller as it sits in the middle of the lineup between the smaller subcompact XT4 and larger midsize Cadillac XT6. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 6.2L 420 hp V8 | 2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Horsepower | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm | 235 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 14 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 20 | 29 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 6.2L 420 hp V8 | 2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Torque | 460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm | 235 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 14 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 20 | 29 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 41.5 cu ft | 30.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 5785 lbs | 3915 lbs |
Height | 76.4 in | 66.1 in |
Length | 227.0 in | 189.6 in |
Width | 81.1 in | 74.9 in |
Wheelbase | 134.1 in | 112.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1636 lbs | 2086 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 8100 lbs | 1000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 7600 lbs | |

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