Chevrolet Trailblazer vs Cadillac XT5
Overview | |
MSRP$23,100 | MSRP$44,195 |
Listings546 | Listings444 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.3 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryVerdict: The Chevrolet Trailblazer checks all of the necessary boxes for performance, efficiency, price, and capability. It also manages to exceed expectations for passenger space, cargo capacity, style, and ease of use. | |
Reviews SummaryThe Cadillac XT5 offers plenty of the luxury experience for less money and fuss than some of its competitors. Even so, this SUV lacks the driving excitement and engagement that the Europeans offer, and it can’t match the style and tech of the Korean and Japanese brands. If it were our only choice, there’d be little to complain about, but when there are so many other great options in the same segment—including the Lincoln Nautilus, BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, Genesis GV70, and Porsche Macan—the Cadillac loses some of its shine. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.2L 137 hp I3 | Engine2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower137 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower235 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City29 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway29 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.2L 137 hp I3 | Engine Name2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Torque162 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower137 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower235 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City29 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway29 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space25.3 cu ft | Cargo Space30.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight3029 lbs | Curb Weight3915 lbs |
Height64.2 in | Height66.1 in |
Length174.0 in | Length189.6 in |
Width71.2 in | Width74.9 in |
Wheelbase103.9 in | Wheelbase112.5 in |
Maximum Payload1160 lbs | Maximum Payload2086 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $23,100 | $44,195 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.8 out of 10Read full review | 6.3 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Verdict: The Chevrolet Trailblazer checks all of the necessary boxes for performance, efficiency, price, and capability. It also manages to exceed expectations for passenger space, cargo capacity, style, and ease of use. | The Cadillac XT5 offers plenty of the luxury experience for less money and fuss than some of its competitors. Even so, this SUV lacks the driving excitement and engagement that the Europeans offer, and it can’t match the style and tech of the Korean and Japanese brands. If it were our only choice, there’d be little to complain about, but when there are so many other great options in the same segment—including the Lincoln Nautilus, BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, Genesis GV70, and Porsche Macan—the Cadillac loses some of its shine. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.2L 137 hp I3 | 2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 137 hp @ 5000 rpm | 235 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 29 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 29 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.2L 137 hp I3 | 2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Torque | 162 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower | 137 hp @ 5000 rpm | 235 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 29 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 29 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 25.3 cu ft | 30.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3029 lbs | 3915 lbs |
Height | 64.2 in | 66.1 in |
Length | 174.0 in | 189.6 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 74.9 in |
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 112.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1160 lbs | 2086 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | 1000 lbs |

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