Audi Q7 vs. Cadillac Escalade ESV Review

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, both the Audi and the Escalade ESV are full-blown sportscars.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Escalade ESV and the Q7 very likely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Cadillac Escalade ESV has a more massive engine than the Audi Q7. Note that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. The Cadillac Escalade ESV packs quite a punch compared to the Audi Q7 as far as torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Cadillac Escalade ESV is markedly more powerful than the Audi Q7.

Utility
The Cadillac Escalade ESV is a better choice than the Audi Q7 when it comes to hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of stuff or sizeable animals. The Cadillac Escalade ESV will quite certainly prove more practical than the Audi Q7 for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. The Cadillac Escalade ESV outpulls the Q7 by a sizeable margin.

Comfort
Taller drivers will quite a bit enjoy the extra head room in the Cadillac Escalade ESV's front cabin compared to the Audi. The ampler interior dimensions of the Escalade ESV make it significantly roomier for your passengers than the Audi Q7.

Dimensions
The Cadillac Escalade ESV is slightly heavier than the Audi. The Escalade ESV's tank is approximately the same size as the Audi Q7's, though the Q7's is slightly larger. The Cadillac Escalade ESV rides lower than the Q7, which is a good thing for its center of gravity and ease of access. The Audi Q7 and the Cadillac Escalade ESV compete for the same parking spaces. The Audi's shorter wheelbase will give a nimbler feel in daily traffic. On the other hand, the Cadillac Escalade ESV is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Audi is significantly cheaper to get to the dealership than the Cadillac Escalade ESV. Regarding MSRP, the Audi Q7 costs roughly as much as the Escalade ESV (though the Escalade ESV is a little cheaper). The Cadillac Escalade ESV isn't much more expensive than the Audi Q7 as far as out-the-door cost.

Overview
The Cadillac Escalade ESV and the Q7 have the same basic after-sale protection.