2025 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2026 Hyundai Palisade Review

Picture of the 2025 Cadillac Escalade

2025 Cadillac
Escalade

MSRP*: $90,700 to $167,400
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Picture of the 2026 Hyundai Palisade

2026 Hyundai
Palisade

MSRP*: $39,435 to $56,560
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MPG - City 11 - 14 MPG 18 - 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 16 - 19 MPG 24 - 25 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 120.5 ft3 86.7 ft3
Engine
  • 420-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 682-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 287-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 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 287 hp
Towing Capacity 7,200 - 8,100 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 211.9 in 199.2 - 199.4 in
Exterior Width 81.1 in 78.0 in
Leg Room Front 44.5 in
Rear 41.8 in
Front 44.2 in
Rear 43.0 in
Head Room Front 42.3 in
Rear 38.9 in
Front 40.1 - 41.5 in
Rear 40.0 - 40.7 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Hyundai Palisade than in the Cadillac Escalade, due to its greater head- and legroom. 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 Palisade.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Cadillac Escalade as you will with the Hyundai Palisade, 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 Escalade will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Hyundai Palisade, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Cadillac Escalade is much wider than the Hyundai Palisade, 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 Palisade.

Handling
The Cadillac Escalade has the same turning radius as the Hyundai Palisade, 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 Palisade for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Cadillac Escalade greatly out-muscles the Hyundai Palisade.

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 Palisade.

Utility
The Cadillac Escalade offers greater seating capacity than the Hyundai Palisade, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. With the Cadillac Escalade, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Hyundai Palisade.