2024 Cadillac
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2025 Mazda
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| MPG - City | 11 - 14 MPG | 22 - 26 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 16 - 19 MPG | 27 - 30 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 7 - 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 121.0 ft3 | 58.1 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 420 - 682 hp | 187 - 227 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 7,000 - 7,700 lbs | 2,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 211.9 in | 180.1 in |
| Exterior Width | 81.1 in | 72.6 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 44.5 in
Rear 41.7 in |
Front 41.0 in
Rear 39.6 in |
| Head Room |
Front 42.3 in
Rear 38.9 in |
Front 39.3 - 39.7 in
Rear 39.0 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.
Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Cadillac Escalade than in the Mazda CX-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 Mazda CX-5.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Cadillac Escalade as you will with the Mazda CX-5, 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 Mazda CX-5, which has a much lower MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Cadillac Escalade is much wider than the Mazda CX-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 Mazda CX-5.
Handling
The Cadillac Escalade has a significantly larger turning radius than the Mazda CX-5, making it much more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Cadillac Escalade is clearly the choice over the Mazda CX-5 for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Cadillac Escalade greatly out-muscles the Mazda CX-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 Mazda CX-5.
Utility
Soccer Moms and those who need to chauffeur around a lot of people will appreciate the Cadillac Escalade more than the Mazda CX-5, due to its significantly greater seating capacity.
With the Cadillac Escalade, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Mazda CX-5.