2024 Audi Q8 vs. 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV Review

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2024 Audi
Q8

MSRP*: $73,700
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2023 Cadillac
Escalade ESV

MSRP*: $82,295 to $152,195
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MPG - City 17 MPG 11 - 14 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 MPG 16 - 19 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 60.7 ft3 142.8 ft3
Engine
  • 335-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 420-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 682-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 335 hp 420 - 682 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 7,000 - 7,500 lbs
Exterior Length 196.6 in 227.0 in
Exterior Width 78.5 in 81.1 in
Leg Room Front 41.6 in
Rear 40.2 in
Front 44.5 in
Rear 41.7 in
Head Room Front 37.1 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.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Cadillac Escalade ESV than in the Audi Q8, 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 Audi Q8.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Audi Q8 as you will with the Cadillac Escalade ESV, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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 Audi Q8 is a better financial choice over the Cadillac Escalade ESV, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Audi Q8 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 Audi Q8, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Cadillac Escalade ESV.

Handling
The Audi Q8 has the same turning radius as the Cadillac Escalade ESV, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Audi Q8 has a lot less horsepower than the Cadillac Escalade ESV.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Audi Q8 doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Cadillac Escalade ESV.

Utility
Soccer Moms beware - the Audi Q8 seats a lot fewer people than the Cadillac Escalade ESV. The Audi Q8 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Cadillac Escalade ESV.