2024 Cadillac
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2025 Kia
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| MPG - City | 11 - 14 MPG | 20 - 23 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 16 - 19 MPG | 27 - 31 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 7 - 8 seats | 6 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 142.8 ft3 | 75.5 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 420 - 682 hp | 191 - 281 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 7,000 - 7,500 lbs | 2,000 - 4,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 227.0 in | 189.0 in |
| Exterior Width | 81.1 in | 74.8 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 44.5 in
Rear 41.7 in |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.7 in |
| Head Room |
Front 42.3 in
Rear 38.9 in |
Front 40.3 in
Rear 39.1 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.
Comfort
The Cadillac Escalade ESV offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Kia Sorento, 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 Kia Sorento.
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 Kia Sorento, 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 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Kia Sorento, which has a much lower MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Cadillac Escalade ESV is much wider than the Kia Sorento, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
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 Kia Sorento.
Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Cadillac Escalade ESV is clearly the choice over the Kia Sorento for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Cadillac Escalade ESV greatly out-muscles the Kia Sorento.
Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Cadillac Escalade ESV does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Kia Sorento.
Utility
The Cadillac Escalade ESV offers greater seating capacity than the Kia Sorento, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around.
With the Cadillac Escalade ESV, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Kia Sorento.