2025 Cadillac XT5 vs. 2025 Dodge Durango Review

Picture of the 2025 Cadillac XT5

2025 Cadillac
XT5

MSRP*: $44,295 to $57,195
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Picture of the 2025 Dodge Durango

2025 Dodge
Durango

MSRP*: $41,995 to $97,425
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MPG - City 18 - 22 MPG 12 - 18 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 - 29 MPG 17 - 25 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 63.0 ft3 85.1 ft3
Engine
  • 235-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 310-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 293-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 295-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 360-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 710-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 235 - 310 hp 295 - 710 hp
Towing Capacity 1,000 lbs 6,200 - 8,700 lbs
Exterior Length 189.6 in 200.8 - 201.0 in
Exterior Width 74.9 in 75.8 - 76.4 in
Leg Room Front 41.2 in
Rear 39.0 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 38.6 in
Head Room Front 37.9 - 39.7 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.4 in
Front 39.9 in
Rear 39.8 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 Dodge Durango than in the Cadillac XT5, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Dodge Durango offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Cadillac XT5, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Cadillac XT5 as you will with the Dodge Durango, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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 Dodge Durango.

Dimensions
The Cadillac XT5 is a little narrower than the Dodge Durango, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot. 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 Dodge Durango.

Handling
The Cadillac XT5 has a smaller turning radius than the Dodge Durango, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Dodge Durango is clearly the choice over the Cadillac XT5 for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Cadillac XT5 has a lot less horsepower than the Dodge Durango.

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 Dodge Durango.

Utility
The Cadillac XT5 has less seating than the Dodge Durango, making the Dodge Durango the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Cadillac XT5 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Dodge Durango.