2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ vs. 2024 Porsche Cayenne Review

Picture of the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ

2025 Cadillac
Escalade IQ

MSRP*: $127,700 to $148,200
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2024 Porsche
Cayenne

MSRP*: $79,200 to $196,300
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MPG - City Info not available 15 - 17 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 21 - 23 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 seats 4 - 5 seats
Cargo Space 119.1 ft3 52.4 - 60.3 ft3
Engine
  • 750-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 348-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 468-hp, 4.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 650-hp, 4.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 750 hp 348 - 650 hp
Towing Capacity 8,000 lbs 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 224.3 in 194.0 - 194.2 in
Exterior Width 82.4 in 78.1 - 78.5 in
Leg Room Front 45.2 in
Rear 41.3 in
Info not available
Head Room Front 43.5 in
Rear 39.9 in
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*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

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 Porsche Cayenne, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Cadillac Escalade IQ is much wider than the Porsche Cayenne, 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 Porsche Cayenne.

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

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Cadillac Escalade IQ will do just as well as the Porsche Cayenne, since they have about the same towing capacity. When it comes to horsepower, the Cadillac Escalade IQ greatly out-muscles the Porsche Cayenne.

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

Utility
The Cadillac Escalade IQ offers greater seating capacity than the Porsche Cayenne, 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 Porsche Cayenne.