Cadillac Escalade vs Audi Q8
Overview | |
MSRP$79,295 | MSRP$68,200 |
Average price$51,594 | Average price$50,047 |
Listings6043 | Listings1750 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 |
Pros
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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 quadruple the Escalade’s $80,000 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. | |
Reviews SummaryThe two-row Audi Q8 delivers a lot of what affluent buyers are looking for. Its two higher-grade performance variants, the Audi SQ8 and Audi RS Q8 give buyers the option of adding more power and improved drive dynamics for the otherwise relatively traditional luxury SUV. It faces stiff competition in its segment but is positioned to be a worthy challenger. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine6.2L 420 hp V8 | Engine3.0L 335 hp V6 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower335 hp @ 5700 rpm |
MPG City14 | MPG City17 |
MPG Highway19 | MPG Highway21 |
Engine | |
Engine Name6.2L 420 hp V8 | Engine Name3.0L 335 hp V6 |
Torque460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | Torque369 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm |
Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower335 hp @ 5700 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City14 | MPG City17 |
MPG Highway19 | MPG Highway21 |
Interior | |
Leather Seats | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space25.5 cu ft | Cargo Space30.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight5635 lbs | Curb Weight5004 lbs |
Height76.7 in | Height67.2 in |
Length211.9 in | Length196.6 in |
Width81.1 in | Width86.2 in |
Wheelbase121.0 in | Wheelbase117.9 in |
Maximum Payload1636 lbs | Maximum Payload1102 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity8200 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity7700 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity7700 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $79,295 | $68,200 |
Average price | $51,594 | $50,047 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.4 | 4.7 |
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | 7.2 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The ultimate shuttle is a new Cadillac Escalade, preferably in black with the shiniest chrome wheels. Many SUVs are more luxurious and some even quadruple the Escalade’s $80,000 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. | The two-row Audi Q8 delivers a lot of what affluent buyers are looking for. Its two higher-grade performance variants, the Audi SQ8 and Audi RS Q8 give buyers the option of adding more power and improved drive dynamics for the otherwise relatively traditional luxury SUV. It faces stiff competition in its segment but is positioned to be a worthy challenger. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 6.2L 420 hp V8 | 3.0L 335 hp V6 |
Drive Train | RWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Horsepower | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm | 335 hp @ 5700 rpm |
MPG City | 14 | 17 |
MPG Highway | 19 | 21 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 6.2L 420 hp V8 | 3.0L 335 hp V6 |
Torque | 460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | 369 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm |
Horsepower | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm | 335 hp @ 5700 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 14 | 17 |
MPG Highway | 19 | 21 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 25.5 cu ft | 30.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 5635 lbs | 5004 lbs |
Height | 76.7 in | 67.2 in |
Length | 211.9 in | 196.6 in |
Width | 81.1 in | 86.2 in |
Wheelbase | 121.0 in | 117.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 1636 lbs | 1102 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 8200 lbs | 7700 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 7700 lbs | |
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