2021 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2021 Cadillac Escalade
In comparing the 2021 Porsche Cayenne's and the 2021 Cadillac Escalade's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Porsche Cayenne has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency, resale value and overall quality score. The 2021 Cadillac Escalade has the advantage in the areas of reliability and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Porsche Cayenne's and the 2021 Cadillac Escalade's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Porsche Cayenne is a better car than the 2021 Cadillac Escalade.
2021 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2021 Cadillac Escalade Pricing
A used 2021 Porsche Cayenne ranges from $57,987 to $110,963 while a used 2021 Cadillac Escalade is priced between $74,951 to $99,996.
2021 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2021 Cadillac Escalade Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2021 Porsche Cayenne loses 45 percent of its value and the 2021 Cadillac Escalade loses 50.9 percent of its value. This means the 2021 Porsche Cayenne retains 5.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2021 Cadillac Escalade.
2021 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2021 Cadillac Escalade Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Porsche Cayenne is 8.2 out of 10 while the Cadillac Escalade's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Porsche Cayenne being ranked 8 out of 21 Best Luxury Midsize SUVs and the Cadillac Escalade being ranked 7 out of 25 Best Luxury Large SUVs.
2021 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2021 Cadillac Escalade Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Porsche Cayenne is 8.1 out of 10. For the Cadillac Escalade the reliability rating is 8.8 out of 10. This gives the Cadillac Escalade a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Porsche Cayenne.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2021 Porsche Cayenne’s base engine makes 335 horsepower, and the 2021 Cadillac Escalade base engine makes 420 horsepower. The Cayenne is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 545 miles. The Escalade is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 480 miles. This gives the 2021 Porsche Cayenne the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2021 Cadillac Escalade. Both models use premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings Comparison
The 2021 Cadillac Escalade has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
57987 - 110963
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.449998
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
74951 - 99996
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.508819
Porsche Cayenne Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.191794 / 10
Reliability:
8.083588 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Cadillac Escalade Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.111984 / 10
Reliability:
8.835953 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Porsche Cayenne Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 68Ranking
1 out of / 61Ranking
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9 out of / 68Ranking
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14 out of / 61Ranking
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15 out of / 20Ranking
19 out of / 68Ranking
19 out of / 61Ranking
20 out of / 61Ranking
21 out of / 68Ranking
27 out of / 68Ranking
46 out of / 54Ranking
52 out of / 59Cadillac Escalade Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 33Ranking
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3 out of / 33Ranking
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26 out of / 33Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
2021 Porsche Cayenne Trim Levels
Base, Coupe, GTS, GTS Coupe, S, S Coupe, Turbo, Turbo Coupe
2021 Cadillac Escalade Trim Levels
Luxury, Premium Luxury, Premium Luxury Platinum, Sport, Sport Platinum
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
6 years / 70000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
335 hp @ 5300 rpm
Torque:
332 foot-lbs @ 1340 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.073 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
420 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
460 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.075 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7700 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 23 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
450 / 545 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 20 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
336 / 480 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
27.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
60.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
64.6 inches
Cargo Space:
25.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
121 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4582 lbs
Width:
86.4 inches
Height:
66.8 inches
Length:
193.7 inches
Wheelbase:
114 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5635 lbs
Width:
81.1 inches
Height:
76.7 inches
Length:
211.9 inches
Wheelbase:
120.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/55R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
22.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
chrome aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/50R22