2024 Cadillac XT5 vs. 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Review

Picture of the 2024 Cadillac XT5

2024 Cadillac
XT5

MSRP*: $43,895 to $56,795
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Picture of the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander

2024 Toyota
Grand Highlander

MSRP*: $43,070 to $53,545
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MPG - City 18 - 22 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 23 - 29 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 63.0 ft3 97.5 ft3
Engine
  • 235-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 310-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 265-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 235 - 310 hp 265 hp
Towing Capacity 1,000 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 189.6 in 201.4 in
Exterior Width 74.9 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 41.2 in
Rear 39.0 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.5 in
Head Room Front 37.9 - 39.7 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.4 in
Front 40.0 - 41.5 in
Rear 38.5 - 40.2 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 Toyota Grand Highlander than in the Cadillac XT5, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Toyota Grand Highlander will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Cadillac XT5.

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 XT5 is somewhat more expensive than the Toyota Grand Highlander.

Dimensions
Since the Cadillac XT5 is much slimmer than the Toyota Grand Highlander, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Cadillac XT5, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Toyota Grand Highlander.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Toyota Grand Highlander is clearly the choice over the Cadillac XT5 for pulling heavy loads. The Cadillac XT5 has a little less horsepower than the Toyota Grand Highlander.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Cadillac XT5 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Toyota Grand Highlander.

Utility
Soccer Moms beware - the Cadillac XT5 seats a lot fewer people than the Toyota Grand Highlander. The Cadillac XT5 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Toyota Grand Highlander.