2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV vs. 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Review

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2024 Cadillac
Escalade ESV

MSRP*: $84,895 to $155,295
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2025 Mitsubishi
Outlander

MSRP*: $29,645 to $43,145
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MPG - City 11 - 14 MPG 24 MPG
MPG - Hwy 16 - 19 MPG 30 - 31 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 142.8 ft3 64.3 ft3
Engine
  • 420-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 682-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 181-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 420 - 682 hp 181 hp
Towing Capacity 7,000 - 7,500 lbs 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 227.0 in 185.8 in
Exterior Width 81.1 in 84.4 in
Leg Room Front 44.5 in
Rear 41.7 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.9 in
Head Room Front 42.3 in
Rear 38.9 in
Front 40.6 in
Rear 39.1 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 Escalade ESV offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Mitsubishi Outlander. 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 Mitsubishi Outlander.

Convenience
The Cadillac Escalade ESV requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Mitsubishi Outlander, 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 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Mitsubishi Outlander, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Cadillac Escalade ESV is much slimmer than the Mitsubishi Outlander, 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 Mitsubishi Outlander.

Handling
The Cadillac Escalade ESV has a significantly larger turning radius than the Mitsubishi Outlander, making it much more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Cadillac Escalade ESV is clearly the choice over the Mitsubishi Outlander for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Cadillac Escalade ESV greatly out-muscles the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Cadillac Escalade ESV does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Utility
The Cadillac Escalade ESV offers greater seating capacity than the Mitsubishi Outlander, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. With the Cadillac Escalade ESV, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Mitsubishi Outlander.