Audi SQ8 e-tron vs Cadillac Escalade ESV (2025)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$1,800
- SQ8 e-tron: $1,277 a year less on energy, 2.4 s quicker to 60.
- Escalade ESV: 113.7 cu ft more cargo, 2.6 in more rear legroom.
- Escalade ESV wins 6 of 11 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | SQ8 e-tron | Escalade ESV | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $91,495 | $93,295 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 429 hp to 496 hp | 420 hp | N/A |
| Torque | 718 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft | SQ8 e-tron |
| MPG or MPGe | 70 MPGe | 17 mpg | Not scored |
| Energy cost a year | $982 | $2,259 | SQ8 e-tron |
| EV range | 242 mi | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 28.5 cu ft | 142.2 cu ft | Escalade ESV |
| Cargo, seats up | 28.5 cu ft | 94.1 cu ft | Escalade ESV |
| Rear legroom | 39.1 in | 41.8 in | Escalade ESV |
| Front legroom | 40.8 in | 44.5 in | Escalade ESV |
| Length | 193.5 in | 227.0 in | Not scored |
| Width | 76.4 in | 81.1 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 5,842 lb to 6,118 lb | 6,188 lb | N/A |
| Towing | 4,000 lb | 7,800 lb | Escalade ESV |
| Seats | 5 | 8 | Escalade ESV |
| 0-60 mph | 4.2 s tested | 6.6 s estimate | SQ8 e-tron |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| SQ8 e-tron Premium Plus AWD $90,200 | Escalade ESV Luxury RWD $91,100 | $900 |
| Escalade ESV Luxury RWD $91,100 | SQ8 e-tron Premium Plus AWD $90,200 | $900 |
Cost to run
SQ8 e-tron costs $9,459 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | SQ8 e-tron | Escalade ESV |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $91,495 | $93,295 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $982 | $2,259 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $5,894 | $13,553 |
| Total, 6 years | $97,389 | $106,848 |
Charging cost estimated from MPGe.
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Escalade ESV wins.
SQ8 e-tron wins if Space weight is 0 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | SQ8 e-tron | 57% |
| Power | N/A | |
| Space | Escalade ESV | 80% |
| Towing | Escalade ESV | 49% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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