2025 Cadillac XT4 vs. 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Review

Picture of the 2025 Cadillac XT4

2025 Cadillac
XT4

MSRP*: $40,795 to $44,095
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Picture of the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander

2024 Toyota
Grand Highlander

MSRP*: $43,320 to $53,795
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MPG - City 22 - 23 MPG 20 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 29 - 30 MPG 26 - 28 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 48.9 ft3 97.5 ft3
Engine
  • 235-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 265-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 235 hp 265 hp
Towing Capacity 2,750 - 3,500 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 180.9 in 201.4 in
Exterior Width 76.7 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front info not available
Rear 39.5 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.5 in
Head Room Front 39.4 in
Rear 38.3 in
Front 40.0 - 41.5 in
Rear 38.5 - 40.2 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 Toyota Grand Highlander than in the Cadillac XT4, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Toyota Grand Highlander 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 Toyota Grand Highlander, 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Cadillac XT4 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Toyota Grand Highlander.

Dimensions
Since the Cadillac XT4 is much slimmer than the Toyota Grand Highlander, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. 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 Toyota Grand Highlander.

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

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

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 Toyota Grand Highlander.

Utility
Soccer Moms beware - the Cadillac XT4 seats a lot fewer people than the Toyota Grand Highlander. The Cadillac XT4 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Toyota Grand Highlander.