2024 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2025 Land Rover Defender Review

Picture of the 2024 Cadillac Escalade

2024 Cadillac
Escalade

MSRP*: $81,895 to $152,295
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Picture of the 2025 Land Rover Defender

2025 Land Rover
Defender

MSRP*: $56,900 to $118,900
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MPG - City 11 - 14 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 16 - 19 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 5 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 121.0 ft3 44.6 - 76.1 ft3
Engine
  • 420-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 682-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 296-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 296-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 395-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 493-hp, 5.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 518-hp, 5.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 420 - 682 hp 296 - 518 hp
Towing Capacity 7,000 - 7,700 lbs 7,716 - 8,201 lbs
Exterior Length 211.9 in 180.5 - 211.7 in
Exterior Width 81.1 in 79.1 in
Leg Room Front 44.5 in
Rear 41.7 in
Front 39.1 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.4 in
Head Room Front 42.3 in
Rear 38.9 in
Front 40.6 in
Rear 40.4 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Cadillac Escalade than in the Land Rover Defender. 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 Land Rover Defender.

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 is somewhat more expensive than the Land Rover Defender.

Dimensions
Since the Cadillac Escalade is much wider than the Land Rover Defender, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. When looking at overall length, the Cadillac Escalade takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Land Rover Defender.

Handling
The Cadillac Escalade has a smaller turning radius than the Land Rover Defender, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
With the Land Rover Defender, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than with the Cadillac Escalade. The Cadillac Escalade has a little more horsepower than the Land Rover Defender.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Cadillac Escalade transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Land Rover Defender.

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