Cadillac Escalade ESV vs Acura ADX
Overview | |
Years produced2003-Present | Years produced2025-Present |
MSRP$79,195 | MSRP$35,000 |
Listings5373 | Listings7319 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryThe Cadillac Escalade isn't just a luxury family hauler. It's one of the most high-tech SUVs you can buy today. In its Escalade ESV format, the model offers buyers more cargo room but keeps passenger space nearly the same. Though it's longer and heavier, the Escalade ESV has a secret: it's actually better to drive than its little brother. | |
Reviews SummaryThe 2026 Acura ADX shares its bones with the Honda HR-V, and it shows in a few places, namely the center stack, the highway noise, and a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that holds back its turbocharged engine. But it's well built and easy to live with, and its steering is the best thing about it. The price also starts below every luxury rival we'd cross-shop. Verdict: By and large, the 2026 Acura ADX doesn't do enough to separate itself from the Honda beneath it. Measured against the luxury segment, though, it's a strong value, while a fully loaded ADX costs about what most rivals charge for a base model. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine6.2L 420 hp V8 | Engine1.5L 190 hp I4 |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower190 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City14 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway20 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name6.2L 420 hp V8 | Engine Name1.5L 190 hp I4 |
Torque460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | Torque179 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm |
Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower190 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City14 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway20 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space41.5 cu ft | Cargo Space24.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight5785 lbs | Curb Weight3369 lbs |
Height76.4 in | Height63.8 in |
Length227.0 in | Length185.8 in |
Width81.1 in | Width72.5 in |
Wheelbase134.1 in | Wheelbase104.5 in |
Maximum Payload1636 lbs | Maximum Payload1084 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity8100 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Standard Towing Capacity7600 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2003-Present | 2025-Present |
MSRP | $79,195 | $35,000 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 7.0 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The Cadillac Escalade isn't just a luxury family hauler. It's one of the most high-tech SUVs you can buy today. In its Escalade ESV format, the model offers buyers more cargo room but keeps passenger space nearly the same. Though it's longer and heavier, the Escalade ESV has a secret: it's actually better to drive than its little brother. | The 2026 Acura ADX shares its bones with the Honda HR-V, and it shows in a few places, namely the center stack, the highway noise, and a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that holds back its turbocharged engine. But it's well built and easy to live with, and its steering is the best thing about it. The price also starts below every luxury rival we'd cross-shop. Verdict: By and large, the 2026 Acura ADX doesn't do enough to separate itself from the Honda beneath it. Measured against the luxury segment, though, it's a strong value, while a fully loaded ADX costs about what most rivals charge for a base model. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 6.2L 420 hp V8 | 1.5L 190 hp I4 |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Horsepower | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm | 190 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 14 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 20 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 6.2L 420 hp V8 | 1.5L 190 hp I4 |
Torque | 460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | 179 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm |
Horsepower | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm | 190 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 14 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 20 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 41.5 cu ft | 24.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 5785 lbs | 3369 lbs |
Height | 76.4 in | 63.8 in |
Length | 227.0 in | 185.8 in |
Width | 81.1 in | 72.5 in |
Wheelbase | 134.1 in | 104.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1636 lbs | 1084 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 8100 lbs | |
Standard Towing Capacity | 7600 lbs | |
2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV for Sale
2026 Acura ADX for Sale
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