2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ vs. 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar 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 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar

2024 Land Rover
Range Rover Velar

MSRP*: $61,500 to $78,400
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MPG - City Info not available 19 - 22 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 25 - 26 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 119.1 ft3 70.1 ft3
Engine
  • 750-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 247-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 394-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 750 hp 247 - 394 hp
Towing Capacity 8,000 lbs 5,291 - 5,511 lbs
Exterior Length 224.3 in 188.9 in
Exterior Width 82.4 in 80.3 in
Leg Room Front 45.2 in
Rear 41.3 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 37.2 in
Head Room Front 43.5 in
Rear 39.9 in
Front 38.2 in
Rear 38.0 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Cadillac Escalade IQ than in the Land Rover Range Rover Velar. 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 Land Rover Range Rover Velar.

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 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Cadillac Escalade IQ is much wider than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar, 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 Land Rover Range Rover Velar.

Handling
The Cadillac Escalade IQ has the same turning radius as the Land Rover Range Rover Velar, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Cadillac Escalade IQ is clearly the choice over the Land Rover Range Rover Velar for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Cadillac Escalade IQ greatly out-muscles the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.

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

Utility
The Cadillac Escalade IQ offers greater seating capacity than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. With the Cadillac Escalade IQ, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.