2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV vs. 2024 INFINITI QX80 Review

Picture of the 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV

2023 Cadillac
Escalade ESV

MSRP*: $82,295 to $152,195
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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 142.8 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 - 7,500 lbs 8,500 lbs
Exterior Length 227.0 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

*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
The Cadillac Escalade ESV offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the INFINITI QX80, with comparable head- and legroom. The Cadillac Escalade ESV 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
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Cadillac Escalade ESV as you will with the INFINITI QX80, 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 ESV is somewhat more expensive than the INFINITI QX80.

Dimensions
The Cadillac Escalade ESV 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. 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 INFINITI QX80.

Handling
The Cadillac Escalade ESV has a larger turning radius than the INFINITI QX80, making it slightly more difficult to 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 ESV. The Cadillac Escalade ESV has a little more horsepower than the INFINITI QX80.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Cadillac Escalade ESV 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 ESV and the INFINITI QX80. With the Cadillac Escalade ESV, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the INFINITI QX80.