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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Cadillac Escalade ESV

2022 Hyundai Santa Fe
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe
$27,400MSRP
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2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV
2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV
$79,195MSRP
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2022 Hyundai Santa Fe
$27,400MSRP
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2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV
$79,195MSRP
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Overview

MSRP

$27,400

MSRP

$79,195

Listings

608

Listings

373

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

8.3 out of 10

Expert reviews

7.5 out of 10

Pros

  • Impressive technology

  • Great safety ratings

  • Excellent value for money

Cons

  • Underwhelming base engine

  • Fairly pedestrian performance

  • Poor fuel economy

Pros

  • Great ride quality

  • Spacious

  • Impressive technology

Cons

  • Advanced safety features are not standard

  • Poor fuel economy

Reviews Summary

Third-row seats add weight and reduce cargo space, so if you know you don’t need one but still want a roomy, midsize SUV, the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe is a great choice.

This model year, a new plug-in hybrid version is the big news, but the standard 2022 Santa Fe model lineup gains a new XRT trim level that is, in Hyundai’s words, “designed to convey an outdoor lifestyle.” In plain language, that means it gets a mixture of blacked-out exterior details, unique black alloy wheels, additional lower body cladding, fake front and rear skid plates, nearly useless running boards, and roof-rail crossbars that look like basket handles.

More importantly, Hyundai also expands the availability of blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and Safe Exit Assist to the Santa Fe SE trim level, albeit not until later in the year.

Reviews 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.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.5L 191 hp I4

Engine

6.2L 420 hp V8

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

RWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

8

Horsepower

191 hp @ 6100 rpm

Horsepower

420 hp @ 5600 rpm

MPG City

25

MPG City

14

MPG Highway

28

MPG Highway

20
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe
$27,400MSRP
Overview
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2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV
2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV
$79,195MSRP
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2022 Hyundai Santa Fe
$27,400MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV
$79,195MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

MSRP
$27,400
$79,195
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.6

4.7

Expert reviews

8.3 out of 10

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7.5 out of 10

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Pros & cons

Pros

  • Impressive technology

  • Great safety ratings

  • Excellent value for money

Cons

  • Underwhelming base engine

  • Fairly pedestrian performance

  • Poor fuel economy

Pros

  • Great ride quality

  • Spacious

  • Impressive technology

Cons

  • Advanced safety features are not standard

  • Poor fuel economy

Summary

Third-row seats add weight and reduce cargo space, so if you know you don’t need one but still want a roomy, midsize SUV, the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe is a great choice.

This model year, a new plug-in hybrid version is the big news, but the standard 2022 Santa Fe model lineup gains a new XRT trim level that is, in Hyundai’s words, “designed to convey an outdoor lifestyle.” In plain language, that means it gets a mixture of blacked-out exterior details, unique black alloy wheels, additional lower body cladding, fake front and rear skid plates, nearly useless running boards, and roof-rail crossbars that look like basket handles.

More importantly, Hyundai also expands the availability of blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and Safe Exit Assist to the Santa Fe SE trim level, albeit not until later in the year.

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.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
2.5L 191 hp I4
6.2L 420 hp V8
Drive Train
FWD
RWD
Seating Capacity
5
8
Horsepower
191 hp @ 6100 rpm
420 hp @ 5600 rpm
MPG City
25
14
MPG Highway
28
20

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