Cadillac Escalade vs Volkswagen Touareg
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2017 Volkswagen Touareg
Overview
| Spec | Cadillac EscaladeEscalade SUV | Volkswagen TouaregV6 Sport w/Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Escalade SUV | V6 Sport w/Technology |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Transmission | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2017 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Cadillac EscaladeEscalade SUV | Volkswagen TouaregV6 Sport w/Technology |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $91,100 | $49,495 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Cadillac EscaladeEscalade SUV | Volkswagen TouaregV6 Sport w/Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 17 MPG | 19 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 15 MPG | 17 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 19 MPG | 23 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 24 gal | 26.4 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Cadillac EscaladeEscalade SUV | Volkswagen TouaregV6 Sport w/Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 420 hp (best) | 280 hp |
| Torque | 460 lb-ft (best) | 266 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 6.2 L (best) | 3.6 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Cadillac EscaladeEscalade SUV | Volkswagen TouaregV6 Sport w/Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 7 seats (best) | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 5 (best) |
| Cargo volume | 121 cu ft (best) | 64 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 8,100 lbs (best) | 7,716 lbs |
| Payload | 1,570 lbs (best) | 1,239 lbs |
| Curb weight | 5,860 lbs | 4,696 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.9 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 121 in (best) | 113.9 in |
| Length | 211.9 in (best) | 188.8 in |
| Width | 81.1 in (best) | 76.4 in |
| Height | 76.7 in (best) | 68.2 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Cadillac EscaladeEscalade SUV | Volkswagen TouaregV6 Sport w/Technology |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 3 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Cadillac Escalade | Volkswagen Touareg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Escalade SUV $91,100 MSRP(Currently comparing) | V6 Sport w/Technology $49,495 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Escalade SUV $94,100 MSRP | V6 Wolfsburg Edition $52,795 MSRP |
| 3 | Luxury $102,100 MSRP | V6 Executive $60,195 MSRP |
| 4 | Luxury $105,100 MSRP | — |
| 5 | Sport $102,700 MSRP | — |
| 6 | Sport $105,700 MSRP | — |
| 7 | Platinum Luxury $119,900 MSRP | — |
| 8 | Platinum Luxury $122,900 MSRP | — |
| 9 | Platinum Sport $120,400 MSRP | — |
| 10 | Platinum Sport $123,400 MSRP | — |
| 11 | V $168,000 MSRP | — |