2024 Acura ZDX vs. 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Review

Picture of the 2024 Acura ZDX

2024 Acura
ZDX

MSRP*: $64,500 to $74,500
See details & photos

Find Your Best Price Today!

Picture of the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ

2025 Cadillac
Escalade IQ

MSRP*: $127,700 to $148,200
See details & photos

Find Your Best Price Today!

MPG - City Info not available Info not available
MPG - Hwy Info not available Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 62.0 - 63.0 ft3 119.1 ft3
Engine
  • 358-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 490-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 499-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 750-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 358 - 499 hp 750 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 lbs 8,000 lbs
Exterior Length 197.7 in 224.3 in
Exterior Width 77.0 in 82.4 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 39.4 in
Front 45.2 in
Rear 41.3 in
Head Room Front 37.8 in
Rear 37.0 in
Front 43.5 in
Rear 39.9 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.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Cadillac Escalade IQ than in the Acura ZDX, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Cadillac Escalade IQ will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Acura ZDX.

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 ZDX is a better financial choice over the Cadillac Escalade IQ, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Acura ZDX is much slimmer than the Cadillac Escalade IQ, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Acura ZDX, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Cadillac Escalade IQ.

Handling
The Acura ZDX has the same turning radius as the Cadillac Escalade IQ, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Cadillac Escalade IQ is clearly the choice over the Acura ZDX for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Acura ZDX has a lot less horsepower than the Cadillac Escalade IQ.

Powertrain
The Acura ZDX has much lower torque than the Cadillac Escalade IQ, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Acura ZDX has less seating than the Cadillac Escalade IQ, making the Cadillac Escalade IQ the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Acura ZDX has significantly less cargo capacity than the Cadillac Escalade IQ.