2024 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Review

Picture of the 2024 Cadillac Escalade

2024 Cadillac
Escalade

MSRP*: $81,895 to $152,295
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Picture of the 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5

2024 Hyundai
IONIQ 5

MSRP*: $41,800 to $59,400
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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 5 seats
Cargo Space 121.0 ft3 59.3 ft3
Engine
  • 420-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 682-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 168-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 225-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 320-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 420 - 682 hp 168 - 320 hp
Towing Capacity 7,000 - 7,700 lbs 2,300 lbs
Exterior Length 211.9 in 182.5 in
Exterior Width 81.1 in 74.4 in
Leg Room Front 44.5 in
Rear 41.7 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 42.3 in
Rear 38.9 in
Front 39.1 - 39.8 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.7 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 than in the Hyundai IONIQ 5. The Cadillac Escalade will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Hyundai IONIQ 5.

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 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Hyundai IONIQ 5, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Cadillac Escalade is much wider than the Hyundai IONIQ 5, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Cadillac Escalade, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Hyundai IONIQ 5.

Handling
The Cadillac Escalade has the same turning radius as the Hyundai IONIQ 5, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Cadillac Escalade is clearly the choice over the Hyundai IONIQ 5 for pulling heavy loads. The Cadillac Escalade has a little more horsepower than the Hyundai IONIQ 5.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Cadillac Escalade does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Hyundai IONIQ 5.

Utility
Soccer Moms and those who need to chauffeur around a lot of people will appreciate the Cadillac Escalade more than the Hyundai IONIQ 5, due to its significantly greater seating capacity. With the Cadillac Escalade, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Hyundai IONIQ 5.