Audi SQ8 vs Cadillac Escalade ESV (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$4,000

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

SQ8 Premium Plus AWD vs Escalade ESV RWD
Measure	SQ8	Escalade ESV	Winner
MSRP + destination	$100,995	$96,995	Escalade ESV
Horsepower	500 hp	420 hp	SQ8
Torque	568 lb-ft	460 lb-ft	SQ8
MPG combined	16 mpg	17 mpg	Escalade ESV
Cargo, max	60.8 cu ft	142.2 cu ft	Escalade ESV
Cargo, seats up	30.5 cu ft	41.5 cu ft	Escalade ESV
Rear legroom	40.2 in	41.8 in	Escalade ESV
Front legroom	41.3 in	44.5 in	Escalade ESV
Length	197.0 in	227.0 in	Not scored
Width	78.7 in	81.1 in	Not scored
Curb weight	5,269 lb	6,038 lb	Not scored
Towing	7,700 lb	7,700 lb	About the same
Seats	5	7	Escalade ESV
0-60 mph	4.0 s tested	6.5 s estimate	SQ8
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

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
SQ8 Premium Plus AWD $99,700	Escalade ESV 4WD $97,100	$2,600
Escalade ESV RWD $94,100	SQ8 Premium Plus AWD $99,700	$5,600

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Escalade ESV costs $4,847 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Escalade ESV wins.

SQ8 wins if Space weight is 0 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.