2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ vs. 2025 GMC Acadia Review

Picture of the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ

2025 Cadillac
Escalade IQ

MSRP*: $127,700 to $148,200
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Picture of the 2025 GMC Acadia

2025 GMC
Acadia

MSRP*: $43,000 to $56,100
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MPG - City Info not available 19 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 24 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 119.1 ft3 97.5 ft3
Engine
  • 750-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 328-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 750 hp 328 hp
Towing Capacity 8,000 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 224.3 in 204.0 in
Exterior Width 82.4 in 79.6 - 80.0 in
Leg Room Front 45.2 in
Rear 41.3 in
Front 44.3 in
Rear 41.5 in
Head Room Front 43.5 in
Rear 39.9 in
Front 42.6 in
Rear 40.0 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
The Cadillac Escalade IQ offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the GMC Acadia, with comparable head- and legroom. The Cadillac Escalade IQ will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the GMC Acadia.

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). The Cadillac Escalade IQ will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the GMC Acadia, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Cadillac Escalade IQ is much wider than the GMC Acadia, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Cadillac Escalade IQ, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the GMC Acadia.

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

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Cadillac Escalade IQ greatly out-muscles the GMC Acadia.

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

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Cadillac Escalade IQ and the GMC Acadia. The Cadillac Escalade IQ has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the GMC Acadia.