2024 Cadillac XT4 vs. 2024 Subaru Ascent Review

Picture of the 2024 Cadillac XT4

2024 Cadillac
XT4

MSRP*: $37,895 to $44,495
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2024 Subaru
Ascent

MSRP*: $34,395 to $48,695
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MPG - City 22 - 23 MPG 19 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 29 - 30 MPG 25 - 26 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 48.9 ft3 72.8 - 75.6 ft3
Engine
  • 235-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 260-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 235 hp 260 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 lbs 2,000 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 181.1 in 196.8 in
Exterior Width 76.7 in 76.0 in
Leg Room Front info not available
Rear 39.5 in
Front 42.2 in
Rear 38.6 in
Head Room Front 39.4 in
Rear 38.3 in
Front 40.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 38.7 - 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 XT4 offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Subaru Ascent, with comparable head- and legroom. The Subaru Ascent will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Cadillac XT4.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Cadillac XT4 as you will with the Subaru Ascent, 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). Whether you pick the Cadillac XT4 or the Subaru Ascent, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
The Cadillac XT4 is about the same width as the Subaru Ascent. If you go with the Cadillac XT4, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Subaru Ascent.

Handling
The Cadillac XT4 has the same turning radius as the Subaru Ascent, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Subaru Ascent is clearly the choice over the Cadillac XT4 for pulling heavy loads. The Cadillac XT4 has a little less horsepower than the Subaru Ascent.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Cadillac XT4 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Subaru Ascent.

Utility
The Cadillac XT4 has less seating than the Subaru Ascent, making the Subaru Ascent the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Cadillac XT4 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Subaru Ascent.