Cadillac Escalade vs Volkswagen ID.4
Overview | |
MSRP$79,295 | MSRP$39,735 |
Average price$51,343 | Average price$26,711 |
Listings315 | Listings84 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 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 SummaryThanks to a new, more powerful rear-drive motor, increased driving range to nearly 300 miles, a next-generation infotainment system with substantial user-experience improvements, and a handful of comfort and convenience upgrades, the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 is a better electric SUV than before. However, it no longer includes complimentary DC fast charging for three years. Instead, you get up to 500 kWh of free charging, after which you’ll pay to play. Verdict: While the downgrade in free charging is a bummer, the updated 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 is not. With the technology better sorted, improved comfort, an impressive sound system, and more power, performance, and range, VeeDub’s electric SUV need not make apologies. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine6.2L 420 hp V8 | Engine201 hp Electric |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity62 kWh |
MPG City14 | MPG City115 |
MPG Highway19 | MPG Highway98 |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | Battery Charge Time (120V)65 hours |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)6.25 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name6.2L 420 hp V8 | Engine Name201 hp Electric |
Torque460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | Battery Charge Time (120V)65 hours |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)6.25 hours |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity62 kWh |
MPG City14 | MPG City115 |
MPG Highway19 | MPG Highway98 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space25.5 cu ft | Cargo Space30.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight5635 lbs | Curb Weight4308 lbs |
Height76.7 in | Height64.5 in |
Length211.9 in | Length180.5 in |
Width81.1 in | Width83.0 in |
Wheelbase121.0 in | Wheelbase108.9 in |
Maximum Payload1636 lbs | Maximum Payload981 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity8200 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity2200 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity7700 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $79,295 | $39,735 |
Average price | $51,343 | $26,711 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.4 | 4.6 |
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 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. | Thanks to a new, more powerful rear-drive motor, increased driving range to nearly 300 miles, a next-generation infotainment system with substantial user-experience improvements, and a handful of comfort and convenience upgrades, the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 is a better electric SUV than before. However, it no longer includes complimentary DC fast charging for three years. Instead, you get up to 500 kWh of free charging, after which you’ll pay to play. Verdict: While the downgrade in free charging is a bummer, the updated 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 is not. With the technology better sorted, improved comfort, an impressive sound system, and more power, performance, and range, VeeDub’s electric SUV need not make apologies. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 6.2L 420 hp V8 | 201 hp Electric |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Horsepower | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 62 kWh | |
MPG City | 14 | 115 |
MPG Highway | 19 | 98 |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 65 hours | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 6.25 hours | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 6.2L 420 hp V8 | 201 hp Electric |
Torque | 460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | |
Horsepower | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm | |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 65 hours | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 6.25 hours | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 62 kWh | |
MPG City | 14 | 115 |
MPG Highway | 19 | 98 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 25.5 cu ft | 30.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 5635 lbs | 4308 lbs |
Height | 76.7 in | 64.5 in |
Length | 211.9 in | 180.5 in |
Width | 81.1 in | 83.0 in |
Wheelbase | 121.0 in | 108.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 1636 lbs | 981 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 8200 lbs | 2200 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 7700 lbs | |
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