2025 Audi Q5 vs. 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL Review

Picture of the 2025 Audi Q5

2025 Audi
Q5

MSRP*: $45,400 to $58,500
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Picture of the 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL

2026 Cadillac
Escalade IQL

MSRP*: $130,405 to $151,205
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MPG - City 22 - 23 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 28 - 30 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 54.1 - 56.9 ft3 125.2 ft3
Engine
  • 201-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 261-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 268-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 362-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
  • 750-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 201 - 362 hp 750 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 - 4,400 lbs 7,300 - 7,500 lbs
Exterior Length 184.3 - 185.7 in 228.5 in
Exterior Width 74.5 - 74.8 in 82.4 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 45.2 in
Rear 41.4 in
Head Room Front 38.1 - 38.2 in
Rear 37.7 - 37.8 in
Front 43.5 in
Rear 40.6 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Cadillac Escalade IQL than in the Audi Q5, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Cadillac Escalade IQL will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Audi Q5.

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). Clearly, the Audi Q5 is a better financial choice over the Cadillac Escalade IQL, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Audi Q5 is much slimmer than the Cadillac Escalade IQL, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Audi Q5, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Cadillac Escalade IQL.

Handling
The Audi Q5 has a smaller turning radius than the Cadillac Escalade IQL, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Cadillac Escalade IQL is clearly the choice over the Audi Q5 for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Audi Q5 has a lot less horsepower than the Cadillac Escalade IQL.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Audi Q5 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Cadillac Escalade IQL.

Utility
The Audi Q5 has less seating than the Cadillac Escalade IQL, making the Cadillac Escalade IQL the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Audi Q5 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Cadillac Escalade IQL.