Audi SQ7 vs Cadillac Escalade ESV (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$1,900
- SQ7: 80 hp more, 2.5 s quicker to 60.
- Escalade ESV: 1 mpg better, 128.6 cu ft more cargo.
- Escalade ESV wins 5 of 12 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | SQ7 | Escalade ESV | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $95,095 | $96,995 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 500 hp | 420 hp | SQ7 |
| Torque | 568 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft | SQ7 |
| MPG combined | 16 mpg | 17 mpg | Escalade ESV |
| Cargo, max | 13.6 cu ft | 142.2 cu ft | Escalade ESV |
| Cargo, seats up | 35.7 cu ft | 41.5 cu ft | Escalade ESV |
| Rear legroom | 38.8 in | 41.8 in | Escalade ESV |
| Front legroom | 41.3 in | 44.5 in | Escalade ESV |
| Length | 199.6 in | 227.0 in | Not scored |
| Width | 77.6 in | 81.1 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 5,291 lb | 6,038 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 7,700 lb | 7,700 lb | About the same |
| Seats | 7 | 7 | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 4.0 s tested | 6.5 s estimate | SQ7 |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| SQ7 Premium Plus AWD $93,800 | Escalade ESV RWD $94,100 | $300 |
| Escalade ESV RWD $94,100 | SQ7 Premium Plus AWD $93,800 | $300 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | SQ7 | Escalade ESV |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $95,095 | $96,995 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $2,400 | $2,259 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $14,400 | $13,553 |
| Total, 6 years | $109,495 | $110,548 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Escalade ESV wins.
SQ7 wins if Space weight is 0 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | Escalade ESV | 6% |
| Power | SQ7 | 16% |
| Space | Escalade ESV | 90% |
| Towing | About the same |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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