Hyundai Santa Fe vs Cadillac Escalade ESV
Overview | |
MSRP$27,400 | MSRP$79,195 |
Listings608 | Listings373 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThird-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 SummaryThe 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 | |
Engine2.5L 191 hp I4 | Engine6.2L 420 hp V8 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity8 |
Horsepower191 hp @ 6100 rpm | Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City25 | MPG City14 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway20 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 191 hp I4 | Engine Name6.2L 420 hp V8 |
Torque181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm |
Horsepower191 hp @ 6100 rpm | Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City14 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway20 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity8 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space36.4 cu ft | Cargo Space41.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight3649 lbs | Curb Weight5785 lbs |
Height66.3 in | Height76.4 in |
Length188.4 in | Length227.0 in |
Width74.8 in | Width81.1 in |
Wheelbase108.9 in | Wheelbase134.1 in |
Maximum Payload1488 lbs | Maximum Payload1636 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity8100 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | Standard Towing Capacity7600 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $27,400 | $79,195 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.3 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 out of 10Read full review |
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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 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 191 hp I4 | 6.2L 420 hp V8 |
Torque | 181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm |
Horsepower | 191 hp @ 6100 rpm | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 14 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 20 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 8 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 36.4 cu ft | 41.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3649 lbs | 5785 lbs |
Height | 66.3 in | 76.4 in |
Length | 188.4 in | 227.0 in |
Width | 74.8 in | 81.1 in |
Wheelbase | 108.9 in | 134.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1488 lbs | 1636 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2000 lbs | 8100 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 7600 lbs | |

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