THE CADILLAC ESCALADE VS INFINITI QX80
For 2017, Cadillac pushed the limits in the best way possible with the 2017 Cadillac Escalade. This vehicle was designed to impress in the field of luxury SUV's, and its combination of functionality, comfort, and technology made this happen. There are a number of competitors on the market with comparable features, but the 2017 Cadillac Escalade remains a crowd favorite. To show you how, we will compare it to 2017 Infiniti QX80.
To start, the 2017 Cadillac Escalade is a more powerful and efficient vehicle than the Infiniti QX80. At their base trim levels, the Cadillac Escalade houses a 420-horsepower, 6.2-liter V-8 engine, while the Infiniti only offers a 400-hp, 5.6-liter V-8 engine at its base level. The 2017 Cadillac Escalade has a fuel economy of 15 mpg city and 22 mpg highway, which beats out the 14 mpg city and 20 mpg highway of the Infiniti. Fuel economy is especially important when shopping for SUV's, as they are already higher priced vehicles. Therefore, cutting costs on gas is a huge plus for many shoppers.
The 2017 Cadillac Escalade also boasts a more impressive interior than the Infiniti QX80, both from an aesthetic point of view and in its functionality and space. The 2017 Cadillac Escalade is fitted with impressive leather seats with hand-finished design touches, and truly exudes the feeling of fine tailoring. The cabin of this vehicle is also incredibly quiet and makes for a serene driving experience, due to triple-sealed inset doors and Bose Active Nose Cancellation. Compared to the Infiniti QX80, it is a more spacious vehicle as well. The Escalade has a passenger volume of 172 cu.ft, while the Infiniti only houses 152 cu.ft. When it comes to front legroom and front headroom, the Cadillac Escalade also offers more space, with 45.3" of legroom and 42.8" o headroom, compared to 39.6"/39.9" of the Infiniti.
After breaking down this comparison, it becomes apparent why many luxury SUV shoppers opt to purchase the 2017 Cadillac Escalade as their next trusted vehicle. The Cadillac name in itself is enough to sway most shoppers, and after taking a closer look at the features and specifications of this vehicle, the decision is made that much easier.
