Cadillac Escalade vs. HUMMER H2
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Cadillac Escalade and HUMMER H2 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Cadillac Escalade and the HUMMER H2.
When we compare the Cadillac Escalade's and the HUMMER H2's specifications and ratings, the Cadillac Escalade has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Cadillac Escalade's and the HUMMER H2's specifications and ratings, the Cadillac Escalade is a better car than the HUMMER H2.
Pricing: A used 2009 Cadillac Escalade ranges from $7,775 to $17,845 while a used 2009 HUMMER H2 is priced between $12,990 to $85,950.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Cadillac Escalade’s base engine makes 403 horsepower, and the HUMMER H2 base engine makes 393 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Cadillac Escalade and HUMMER H2 are comparable in regards to front leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Cadillac Escalade has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$62,205
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$61,733
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$35,070 - $100,250
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$63,090
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$12,388
Price Range:
$7,775 - $17,845
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$15,388
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$7,343 - $45,340
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
26
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
164,216
# Good or Great Deals:
8
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$40,906
Price Range:
$12,990 - $85,950
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
13
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
70,558
# Good or Great Deals:
3
Cadillac Escalade Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
9.1 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
HUMMER H2 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Cadillac Escalade
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for HUMMER H2
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.5 - 9.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Cadillac Escalade Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 22Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
3 out of / 22Ranking
3 out of / 22Ranking
3 out of / 22Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
5 out of / 22Ranking
5 out of / 22Ranking
5 out of / 10Ranking
5 out of / 10Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
6 out of / 19Ranking
9 out of / 22Ranking
9 out of / 11Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
12 out of / 22Ranking
13 out of / 22Ranking
15 out of / 26Ranking
15 out of / 22Ranking
16 out of / 29Ranking
23 out of / 29HUMMER H2 Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel
Cadillac Escalade Trim Levels
Base, Platinum Edition
HUMMER H2 Trim Levels
Adventure, Base, Luxury
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
403 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
417 foot-lbs @ 4300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.073 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
393 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
415 foot-lbs @ 4300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.059 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
8200 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
10 / 14 / 11
Range (city/hwy):
312 / 494 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Ethanol, Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
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 Features
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.2 inches
Cargo Space:
16.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
108.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
66.3 inches
Cargo Space:
40 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
86.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5490 lbs
Width:
79 inches
Height:
75.9 inches
Length:
202.5 inches
Wheelbase:
116 inches
Ground Clearance:
9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
6614 lbs
Width:
81.2 inches
Height:
79.2 inches
Length:
189.8 inches
Wheelbase:
122.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/65R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
LT315/70R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Raven
Blue
Blue Chip
Gold
Gold Mist
Gray
Stealth Gray
Red
Black Cherry / Infrared Tintcoat
Silver
Quicksilver
White
White Diamond Tricoat
Orange
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
All Terrain Blue
Gold
Not available
Gray
Graystone Metallic
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Birch White
Orange
Solar Flare Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony Leather w/Ebony Accents
Brown
Cashmere Leather w/Cocoa Accents
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Brown
Sedona / Ebony
