2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV vs. 2024 Chevrolet Traverse Review

Picture of the 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV

2024 Cadillac
Escalade ESV

MSRP*: $84,895 to $155,295
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Picture of the 2024 Chevrolet Traverse

2024 Chevrolet
Traverse

MSRP*: $37,600 to $56,200
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MPG - City 11 - 14 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 16 - 19 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 142.8 ft3 97.6 ft3
Engine
  • 420-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 682-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 328-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 420 - 682 hp 328 hp
Towing Capacity 7,000 - 7,500 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 227.0 in 204.5 - 204.7 in
Exterior Width 81.1 in 79.6 - 80.0 in
Leg Room Front 44.5 in
Rear 41.7 in
Front 44.3 in
Rear 41.5 in
Head Room Front 42.3 in
Rear 38.9 in
Front 40.7 - 42.6 in
Rear 38.2 - 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
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Cadillac Escalade ESV than the Chevrolet Traverse. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Cadillac Escalade ESV and the Chevrolet Traverse.

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 ESV will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Chevrolet Traverse, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
The Cadillac Escalade ESV is a little wider than the Chevrolet Traverse, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. If you go with the Cadillac Escalade ESV, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Chevrolet Traverse.

Performance
The Cadillac Escalade ESV has a little more horsepower than the Chevrolet Traverse.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Cadillac Escalade ESV does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Chevrolet Traverse.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Cadillac Escalade ESV and the Chevrolet Traverse. With the Cadillac Escalade ESV, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Chevrolet Traverse.