Cadillac XT4 vs Subaru Ascent
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 Subaru Ascent
Overview
| Spec | Cadillac XT4Premium Luxury | Subaru AscentPremium |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Premium Luxury | Premium |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 9-speed shiftable automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2025 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Cadillac XT4Premium Luxury | Subaru AscentPremium |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $40,795 | $40,795 |
| Lowest listing price | $17,779 | $12,980 (best) |
| Median listing price | $27,647 (best) | $32,000 |
| Highest listing price | $35,500 (best) | $54,499 |
| For sale now | 20 | 47 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Cadillac XT4Premium Luxury | Subaru AscentPremium |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 26 MPG (best) | — |
| City MPG | 24 MPG (best) | — |
| Highway MPG | 29 MPG (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | 15.9 gal | 19.3 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Cadillac XT4Premium Luxury | Subaru AscentPremium |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 235 hp | 260 hp (best) |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 277 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2 L | 2.4 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | flat 4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Cadillac XT4Premium Luxury | Subaru AscentPremium |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 7 seats (best) |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 48.9 cu ft | 75.6 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 2,750 lbs | 5,000 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,479 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,702 lbs (best) | 4,450 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 6.8 in | 8.7 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 109 in | 113.8 in (best) |
| Length | 180.1 in | 196.8 in (best) |
| Width | 76.7 in (best) | 76 in |
| Height | 64.1 in | 71.6 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Cadillac XT4Premium Luxury | Subaru AscentPremium |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 | None reported (best) |
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 XT4 | Subaru Ascent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Premium Luxury $40,795 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Premium $40,795 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Premium Luxury $43,295 MSRP | Premium $40,795 MSRP |
| 3 | Sport $41,595 MSRP | Limited $47,985 MSRP |
| 4 | Sport $44,095 MSRP | Limited $47,985 MSRP |
| 5 | — | Limited Bronze Edition $49,095 MSRP |
| 6 | — | Touring $51,165 MSRP |
| 7 | — | Onyx Edition Touring $51,995 MSRP |
Live inventory
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Crystal White•Sedona/jet Black62,117 mi$18,043Velocity Autohaus
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Atlantic Metallic75,750 mi$20,112Huston Cadillac
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Argent Silver Metallic•Oxford Stone/Jet Black, Leather Seating Surfaces34,469 mi$35,033Bayway Cadillac of the Woodlands
The Woodlands, TX
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Premium Luxury
Galactic Grey Metallic•Jet Black, Leather Seating Surfaces41,348 mi$25,036Bayway Cadillac of the Woodlands
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Used2023 Cadillac XT4
FWD Sport
Crystal White Tricoat•Jet Black with Cinnamon accents26,222 mi$29,425Group 1 Kia Tomball
Tomball, TX
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Blackfoot, ID
Subaru Ascent47 for sale
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Certified2023 Subaru Ascent
Onyx Edition Limited
Autumn Green Metallic•gray44,041 mi$33,289Grand Forks Kia
Grand Forks, ND
Certified2025 Subaru Ascent
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Ice Silver Metallic•Slate Black5,512 mi$38,395Dulles Kia Leesburg
Leesburg, VA
Used2024 Subaru Ascent
Touring
Cosmic Blue Pearl•Java Brown27,227 mi$36,300Jim Coleman Nissan Bethesda
Bethesda, MD
Used2020 Subaru Ascent
Touring
Gray Metallic•Java111,074 mi$18,740Bob Boyte Honda Moss Point
Moss Point, MS
Used2023 Subaru Ascent
Onyx Edition
Cosmic Blue Pearl•gray43,384 mi$32,516Fred Anderson Toyota of Asheville
Asheville, NC
Used2022 Subaru Ascent
Touring
Ice Silver Metallic•Slate Black43,454 mi$26,814Venice Toyota
Venice, FL
Cadillac XT4 vs Subaru Ascent FAQ
- Which is better: 2025 Cadillac XT4 or 2027 Subaru Ascent?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2025 Cadillac XT4 vs 2027 Subaru Ascent on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2025 Cadillac XT4 or 2027 Subaru Ascent?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2025 Cadillac XT4 starts lower at $40,795. Live Cadillac XT4 listings start at $17,779. Live Subaru Ascent listings start at $12,980.
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2025 Cadillac XT4 or 2027 Subaru Ascent?
- The 2025 Cadillac XT4 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (26).
- Which has better horsepower: 2025 Cadillac XT4 or 2027 Subaru Ascent?
- The 2027 Subaru Ascent leads on horsepower in this comparison (260).
- Which has better seats: 2025 Cadillac XT4 or 2027 Subaru Ascent?
- The 2027 Subaru Ascent leads on seats in this comparison (8).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2025 Cadillac XT4 or 2027 Subaru Ascent?
- The 2027 Subaru Ascent leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (5,000).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2025 Cadillac XT4 vs 2027 Subaru Ascent?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Cadillac XT4 (5/5 NHTSA overall).