HUMMER H2 SUT vs. Cadillac Escalade EXT Review

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, both the HUMMER H2 SUT and the Cadillac Escalade EXT are true sportscars. With its super low horsepower-to-weight ratio, the Escalade EXT will knock you back into your seat when you step on the gas.

Handling
The HUMMER H2 SUT has substantially wider tires than the Cadillac Escalade EXT. Keep in mind that bigger tires could look and feel better, while narrower tires could provide better handling in deep snow. With its tighter turning circle, the Cadillac Escalade EXT is very likely more maneuverable than the HUMMER H2 SUT, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the other hand, keep in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Cadillac Escalade EXT's engine isn't much more sizeable than the HUMMER H2 SUT's. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Escalade EXT is markedly more powerful than the H2 SUT. The HUMMER H2 SUT could learn a lesson or two from the Cadillac when it comes to pickup.

Utility
The Cadillac Escalade EXT is a better choice than the HUMMER H2 SUT with respect to hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of stuff or large dogs. Neither the HUMMER H2 SUT nor the Cadillac Escalade EXT has a marked advantage regarding seating capacity. The Escalade EXT outpulls the HUMMER H2 SUT by a large margin.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Cadillac Escalade EXT offers a bit more head room than the HUMMER H2 SUT, there really isn't much of a difference. While the rear of the Cadillac Escalade EXT provides a bit more head- and leg-room than the HUMMER H2 SUT, there really isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
The HUMMER H2 SUT is a bit more ponderous than the Cadillac Escalade EXT. The Cadillac's tank is roughly the same size as the H2 SUT's, though the HUMMER's is a bit bigger. The HUMMER H2 SUT and the Cadillac Escalade EXT compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The HUMMER H2 SUT isn't much less costly than the Escalade EXT when it comes to MSRP.

Overview
The Cadillac Escalade EXT and the HUMMER H2 SUT have the same basic warranty.

Other
The Cadillac Escalade EXT produces fewer smog-forming pollutants per 15,000 miles than the HUMMER H2 SUT.