Cadillac Escalade vs Cadillac XTS
Overview | |
Years produced1999-2000 | Years produced2013-2019 |
MSRP$91,100 | MSRP$46,795 |
Listings744 | Listings106 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryThe standard-wheelbase Escalade seats up to eight passengers across three rows, rides on a body-on-frame platform shared with the Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban and GMC Yukon/Yukon XL, and is powered exclusively by a naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8. For 2026, the Escalade lineup receives a new base trim and some revised naming (Premium Luxury Platinum becomes Platinum Luxury, Sport Platinum is now Platinum Sport). The mechanicals carry over unchanged from the thoroughly refreshed 2025-model-year version. It competes with the Lincoln Navigator, the BMW X7, the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class, the Infiniti QX80, and the Lexus LX. Verdict: The 2026 Cadillac Escalade remains the default choice in full-size American luxury SUVs with good reason. Its platform limitations are real, but a well-optioned example is genuinely difficult to fault on comfort, technology, or presence. Buyers should budget accordingly for fuel. | |
Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine | Engine3.6L 304 hp V6 |
Drive Train | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower304 hp @ 6800 rpm |
MPG City | MPG City15 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway21 |
Engine | |
Engine Name | Engine Name3.6L 304 hp V6 |
Torque | Torque264 lb-ft @ 5300 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower304 hp @ 6800 rpm |
Drivetrain | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City | MPG City15 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway21 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space25.5 cu ft | Cargo Space18.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight5860 lbs | Curb Weight4028 lbs |
Height76.7 in | Height59.4 in |
Length211.9 in | Length200.9 in |
Width81.1 in | Width72.9 in |
Wheelbase120.9 in | Wheelbase111.7 in |
Maximum Payload1570 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity8100 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1999-2000 | 2013-2019 |
MSRP | $91,100 | $46,795 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | The standard-wheelbase Escalade seats up to eight passengers across three rows, rides on a body-on-frame platform shared with the Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban and GMC Yukon/Yukon XL, and is powered exclusively by a naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8. For 2026, the Escalade lineup receives a new base trim and some revised naming (Premium Luxury Platinum becomes Platinum Luxury, Sport Platinum is now Platinum Sport). The mechanicals carry over unchanged from the thoroughly refreshed 2025-model-year version. It competes with the Lincoln Navigator, the BMW X7, the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class, the Infiniti QX80, and the Lexus LX. Verdict: The 2026 Cadillac Escalade remains the default choice in full-size American luxury SUVs with good reason. Its platform limitations are real, but a well-optioned example is genuinely difficult to fault on comfort, technology, or presence. Buyers should budget accordingly for fuel. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.6L 304 hp V6 | |
Drive Train | FWD | |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Horsepower | 304 hp @ 6800 rpm | |
MPG City | 15 | |
MPG Highway | 21 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.6L 304 hp V6 | |
Torque | 264 lb-ft @ 5300 rpm | |
Horsepower | 304 hp @ 6800 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 15 | |
MPG Highway | 21 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 25.5 cu ft | 18.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 5860 lbs | 4028 lbs |
Height | 76.7 in | 59.4 in |
Length | 211.9 in | 200.9 in |
Width | 81.1 in | 72.9 in |
Wheelbase | 120.9 in | 111.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 1570 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 8100 lbs | |
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