2025 Acura
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2024 Cadillac
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| MPG - City | 17 - 19 MPG | 11 - 14 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 21 - 26 MPG | 16 - 19 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 7 seats | 7 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | 95.0 ft3 | 142.8 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 290 - 355 hp | 420 - 682 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 3,500 - 5,000 lbs | 7,000 - 7,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 198.4 in | 227.0 in |
| Exterior Width | 78.7 in | 81.1 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.6 in
Rear 38.5 in |
Front 44.5 in
Rear 41.7 in |
| Head Room |
Front 38.5 in
Rear 38.1 in |
Front 42.3 in
Rear 38.9 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Cadillac Escalade ESV than in the Acura MDX, due to its greater head- and legroom.
The Cadillac Escalade ESV will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Acura MDX.
Convenience
The Cadillac Escalade ESV requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Acura MDX, making it more convenient to drive.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Acura MDX is a better financial choice over the Cadillac Escalade ESV, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Acura MDX is much slimmer than the Cadillac Escalade ESV, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
If you go with the Acura MDX, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Cadillac Escalade ESV.
Handling
The Acura MDX has a smaller turning radius than the Cadillac Escalade ESV, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Cadillac Escalade ESV is clearly the choice over the Acura MDX for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Acura MDX has a lot less horsepower than the Cadillac Escalade ESV.
Powertrain
The Acura MDX has much lower torque than the Cadillac Escalade ESV, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
The Acura MDX has less seating than the Cadillac Escalade ESV, making the Cadillac Escalade ESV the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Acura MDX has significantly less cargo capacity than the Cadillac Escalade ESV.