2024 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2024 INFINITI QX80 Review

Picture of the 2024 Cadillac Escalade

2024 Cadillac
Escalade

MSRP*: $81,895 to $152,295
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Picture of the 2024 INFINITI QX80

2024 INFINITI
QX80

MSRP*: $74,150 to $88,450
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MPG - City 11 - 14 MPG 13 - 14 MPG
MPG - Hwy 16 - 19 MPG 19 - 20 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 8 seats
Cargo Space 121.0 ft3 95.1 ft3
Engine
  • 420-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 682-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 400-hp, 5.6-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 420 - 682 hp 400 hp
Towing Capacity 7,000 - 7,700 lbs 8,500 lbs
Exterior Length 211.9 in 210.2 in
Exterior Width 81.1 in 79.9 in
Leg Room Front 44.5 in
Rear 41.7 in
Front 39.6 in
Rear 41.0 in
Head Room Front 42.3 in
Rear 38.9 in
Front 39.9 in
Rear 40.0 in

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Comparison Review

Comfort
The Cadillac Escalade offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the INFINITI QX80, with comparable 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 INFINITI QX80.

Convenience
The INFINITI QX80 requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Cadillac Escalade, making it more convenient to drive.

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 is somewhat more expensive than the INFINITI QX80.

Dimensions
The Cadillac Escalade is a little wider than the INFINITI QX80, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. When looking at overall length, the Cadillac Escalade takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the INFINITI QX80.

Handling
The Cadillac Escalade has a smaller turning radius than the INFINITI QX80, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
With the INFINITI QX80, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than with the Cadillac Escalade. The Cadillac Escalade has a little more horsepower than the INFINITI QX80.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Cadillac Escalade transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the INFINITI QX80.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Cadillac Escalade and the INFINITI QX80. With the Cadillac Escalade, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the INFINITI QX80.