2023 Kia Sportage vs 2023 Cadillac Escalade
Overview | |
MSRP$26,290 | MSRP$79,295 |
Listings398 | Listings37 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
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2023 Kia Sportage Reviews SummaryAt this point, Kia’s story is less one of an ugly duckling turning into a beautiful swan, and more one of an underappreciated boxer who begins raining haymakers as soon as they’re put into the ring. After impressive debuts by the big Telluride and the just-right Sorento, the smaller 2023 Kia Sportage compact SUV proves that the once-unloved Korean automaker can make a compelling car for every shopper. Compact-crossover shoppers whose default choices have always been Toyota, Honda, and Nissan can now add Kia to their list of worthy brands. | |
2023 Cadillac Escalade Reviews SummaryThe ultimate shuttle is a new Cadillac Escalade, preferably in black with the shiniest chrome wheels. Many SUVs are more luxurious and some even triple the Escalade’s $100,000 starting price, yet none have the physical presence or the street cred that comes with a Cadillac truck. European brands do not make full-size luxury SUVs like this. They come close, but for sheer interior space and towing capacity, American brands dominate the segment. The Escalade was redesigned for the 2021 model year and carries over to 2023 mostly unchanged. That means it still boasts the industry’s best hands-free driving system, the sharpest screens, and the most stereo speakers. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 187 hp I4 | Engine6.2L 420 hp V8 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity8 |
Horsepower187 hp @ 6100 rpm | Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City25 | MPG City14 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway19 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 187 hp I4 | Engine Name6.2L 420 hp V8 |
Torque178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm |
Horsepower187 hp @ 6100 rpm | Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City14 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway19 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity8 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space39.6 cu ft | Cargo Space25.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight3373 lbs | Curb Weight5635 lbs |
Height65.4 in | Height76.7 in |
Length183.5 in | Length211.9 in |
Width73.4 in | Width81.1 in |
Wheelbase108.5 in | Wheelbase121.0 in |
Maximum Payload1301 lbs | Maximum Payload1636 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity2500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity8200 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | Standard Towing Capacity7700 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $26,290 | $79,295 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | 7.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | At this point, Kia’s story is less one of an ugly duckling turning into a beautiful swan, and more one of an underappreciated boxer who begins raining haymakers as soon as they’re put into the ring. After impressive debuts by the big Telluride and the just-right Sorento, the smaller 2023 Kia Sportage compact SUV proves that the once-unloved Korean automaker can make a compelling car for every shopper. Compact-crossover shoppers whose default choices have always been Toyota, Honda, and Nissan can now add Kia to their list of worthy brands. | The ultimate shuttle is a new Cadillac Escalade, preferably in black with the shiniest chrome wheels. Many SUVs are more luxurious and some even triple the Escalade’s $100,000 starting price, yet none have the physical presence or the street cred that comes with a Cadillac truck. European brands do not make full-size luxury SUVs like this. They come close, but for sheer interior space and towing capacity, American brands dominate the segment. The Escalade was redesigned for the 2021 model year and carries over to 2023 mostly unchanged. That means it still boasts the industry’s best hands-free driving system, the sharpest screens, and the most stereo speakers. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 187 hp I4 | 6.2L 420 hp V8 |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 8 |
Horsepower | 187 hp @ 6100 rpm | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City | 25 | 14 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 19 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 187 hp I4 | 6.2L 420 hp V8 |
Torque | 178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm |
Horsepower | 187 hp @ 6100 rpm | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 14 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 19 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 8 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 39.6 cu ft | 25.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3373 lbs | 5635 lbs |
Height | 65.4 in | 76.7 in |
Length | 183.5 in | 211.9 in |
Width | 73.4 in | 81.1 in |
Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 121.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 1301 lbs | 1636 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2500 lbs | 8200 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 7700 lbs | |

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