2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV vs. 2025 INFINITI QX80 Review

Picture of the 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV

2024 Cadillac
Escalade ESV

MSRP*: $84,895 to $155,295
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Picture of the 2025 INFINITI QX80

2025 INFINITI
QX80

MSRP*: $82,450 to $109,900
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MPG - City 11 - 14 MPG 16 MPG
MPG - Hwy 16 - 19 MPG 19 - 20 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 142.8 ft3 101.0 ft3
Engine
  • 420-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 682-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 450-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 420 - 682 hp 450 hp
Towing Capacity 7,000 - 7,500 lbs 8,500 lbs
Exterior Length 227.0 in 211.2 in
Exterior Width 81.1 in 83.3 in
Leg Room Front 44.5 in
Rear 41.7 in
Front 43.8 in
Rear 39.2 in
Head Room Front 42.3 in
Rear 38.9 in
Front 39.1 in
Rear 37.8 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 ESV than in the INFINITI QX80. 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 INFINITI QX80.

Convenience
The Cadillac Escalade ESV requires fewer stops at the gas station than the INFINITI QX80, making it more convenient to drive.

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 is somewhat more expensive than the INFINITI QX80.

Dimensions
Since the Cadillac Escalade ESV is much slimmer than the INFINITI QX80, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. 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 INFINITI QX80.

Performance
With the INFINITI QX80, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than with the Cadillac Escalade ESV. The Cadillac Escalade ESV has a little less horsepower than the INFINITI QX80.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Cadillac Escalade ESV doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the INFINITI QX80.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Cadillac Escalade ESV and the INFINITI QX80. With the Cadillac Escalade ESV, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the INFINITI QX80.