Cadillac Escalade vs Volkswagen ID.4

2023 Cadillac Escalade
2023 Cadillac Escalade
$79,295MSRP
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2024 Volkswagen ID.4
2024 Volkswagen ID.4
$39,735MSRP
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2023 Cadillac Escalade
$79,295MSRP
Overview
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2024 Volkswagen ID.4
$39,735MSRP
Overview
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Overview

Years produced

1999-2000

Years produced

2021-Present

MSRP

$79,295

MSRP

$39,735

Average price

$72,942

Average price

$48,537

Listings

423

Listings

924

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

7.3 out of 10

Expert reviews

7.5 out of 10
Pros
  • Impressive technology
  • Impressive stereo
  • Plenty of cargo space
Cons
  • Poor fuel economy
  • Interior materials feel cheap
  • Underwhelming base engine
Pros
  • Comfortable
  • Standard advanced safety features
  • Excellent value for money
Cons
  • Unimpressive electric range (base model)
  • Seat-sensor vehicle on/off activation
  • Touch-sensing controls

Reviews Summary

The ultimate shuttle is a new Cadillac Escalade, preferably in black with the shiniest chrome wheels. Many SUVs are more luxurious and some even triple the Escalade’s $100,000 starting price, yet none have the physical presence or the street cred that comes with a Cadillac truck. European brands do not make full-size luxury SUVs like this. They come close, but for sheer interior space and towing capacity, American brands dominate the segment. The Escalade was redesigned for the 2021 model year and carries over to 2023 mostly unchanged. That means it still boasts the industry’s best hands-free driving system, the sharpest screens, and the most stereo speakers.

Reviews Summary

Thanks to a new, more powerful rear-drive motor, increased maximum driving range up to 468 kilometres, a next-generation infotainment system with substantial user-experience improvements, and a handful of comfort and convenience upgrades, the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 is a better electric SUV than before. In Canada, it also includes complimentary DC fast charging for four years or 1,400 kWh with Electrify Canada.

Verdict: With the technology better sorted, improved comfort, an impressive sound system, and more power, performance, and range, VeeDub’s ID.4 electric SUV need not make apologies.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

6.2L 420 hp V8

Engine

201 hp Electric

Drive Train

RWD

Drive Train

RWD

Seating Capacity

8

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

420 hp @ 5600 rpm

Horsepower

EV Battery Capacity

EV Battery Capacity

62 kWh

MPG City

14

MPG City

115

MPG Highway

19

MPG Highway

98

Battery Charge Time (120V)

Battery Charge Time (120V)

65 hours

Battery Charge Time (240V)

Battery Charge Time (240V)

6.25 hours
2023 Cadillac Escalade
2023 Cadillac Escalade
$79,295MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2024 Volkswagen ID.4
2024 Volkswagen ID.4
$39,735MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2023 Cadillac Escalade
$79,295MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2024 Volkswagen ID.4
$39,735MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

Years produced
1999-2000
2021-Present
MSRP
$79,295
$39,735
Average price
$72,942
$48,537
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews
4.4
4.6
Expert reviews

7.3 out of 10

Read full review

7.5 out of 10

Read full review
Pros & cons
Pros
  • Impressive technology
  • Impressive stereo
  • Plenty of cargo space
Cons
  • Poor fuel economy
  • Interior materials feel cheap
  • Underwhelming base engine
Pros
  • Comfortable
  • Standard advanced safety features
  • Excellent value for money
Cons
  • Unimpressive electric range (base model)
  • Seat-sensor vehicle on/off activation
  • Touch-sensing controls
Summary
The ultimate shuttle is a new Cadillac Escalade, preferably in black with the shiniest chrome wheels. Many SUVs are more luxurious and some even triple the Escalade’s $100,000 starting price, yet none have the physical presence or the street cred that comes with a Cadillac truck. European brands do not make full-size luxury SUVs like this. They come close, but for sheer interior space and towing capacity, American brands dominate the segment. The Escalade was redesigned for the 2021 model year and carries over to 2023 mostly unchanged. That means it still boasts the industry’s best hands-free driving system, the sharpest screens, and the most stereo speakers.

Thanks to a new, more powerful rear-drive motor, increased maximum driving range up to 468 kilometres, a next-generation infotainment system with substantial user-experience improvements, and a handful of comfort and convenience upgrades, the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 is a better electric SUV than before. In Canada, it also includes complimentary DC fast charging for four years or 1,400 kWh with Electrify Canada.

Verdict: With the technology better sorted, improved comfort, an impressive sound system, and more power, performance, and range, VeeDub’s ID.4 electric SUV need not make apologies.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
6.2L 420 hp V8
201 hp Electric
Drive Train
RWD
RWD
Seating Capacity
8
5
Horsepower
420 hp @ 5600 rpm
EV Battery Capacity
62 kWh
MPG City
14
115
MPG Highway
19
98
Battery Charge Time (120V)
65 hours
Battery Charge Time (240V)
6.25 hours
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