Toyota Land Cruiser vs. Cadillac Escalade ESV Review

Utility
The Toyota Land Cruiser and the Cadillac Escalade ESV can accommodate the same number of passengers. There's no clear winner between the Toyota Land Cruiser and the Cadillac Escalade ESV as far as transporting cargo.

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, both the Toyota Land Cruiser and the Escalade ESV are genuine sportscars.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Cadillac Escalade ESV than the Toyota Land Cruiser because of its bigger tank. The Toyota Land Cruiser fits in smaller parking spaces than the Cadillac. The Cadillac Escalade ESV's longer wheelbase will likely result in a smoother, more stable ride; on the other hand, the Toyota Land Cruiser may give a more maneuverable feel in daily traffic.

Convenience
The Toyota Land Cruiser's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the Cadillac Escalade ESV.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Toyota is significantly cheaper to get to the dealership than the Cadillac. With respect to fuel economy, the Cadillac and the Toyota Land Cruiser don't differ much. The Toyota Land Cruiser is substantially less pricey than the Cadillac Escalade ESV in terms of MSRP.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Toyota is definitely sprier than the Escalade ESV, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the other hand, remember that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Toyota Land Cruiser's engine is slightly smaller than the Cadillac Escalade ESV's, but not terribly so. The Toyota Land Cruiser has no lessons to learn in terms of pickup from the Cadillac Escalade ESV.

Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the Cadillac Escalade ESV's front cabin compared to the Toyota Land Cruiser. The ampler interior dimensions of the Cadillac Escalade ESV make it significantly roomier for your passengers than the Toyota.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Toyota Land Cruiser isn't quite as generous as the Cadillac Escalade ESV's.