2024 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2023 Porsche Cayenne Review

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2024 Cadillac
Escalade

MSRP*: $81,895 to $152,295
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2023 Porsche
Cayenne

MSRP*: $72,200 to $188,700
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MPG - City 11 - 14 MPG 14 - 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 16 - 19 MPG 19 - 23 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 4 - 5 seats
Cargo Space 121.0 ft3 51.7 - 60.3 ft3
Engine
  • 420-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 682-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 335-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 434-hp, 2.9-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 453-hp, 4.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 541-hp, 4.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 631-hp, 4.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 420 - 682 hp 335 - 631 hp
Towing Capacity 7,000 - 7,700 lbs 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 211.9 in 193.7 - 194.6 in
Exterior Width 81.1 in 78.1 - 78.6 in
Leg Room Front 44.5 in
Rear 41.7 in
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Head Room Front 42.3 in
Rear 38.9 in
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*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

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Cadillac Escalade as you will with the Porsche Cayenne, 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Cadillac Escalade will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Porsche Cayenne.

Dimensions
Since the Cadillac Escalade is much wider than the Porsche Cayenne, 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 Porsche Cayenne.

Handling
The Cadillac Escalade has the same turning radius as the Porsche Cayenne, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Cadillac Escalade will do just as well as the Porsche Cayenne, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Cadillac Escalade has a little less horsepower than the Porsche Cayenne.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Cadillac Escalade and the Porsche Cayenne are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
Soccer Moms and those who need to chauffeur around a lot of people will appreciate the Cadillac Escalade more than the Porsche Cayenne, due to its significantly greater seating capacity. With the Cadillac Escalade, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Porsche Cayenne.