2024 Cadillac XT5 vs. 2024 GMC Acadia Review

Picture of the 2024 Cadillac XT5

2024 Cadillac
XT5

MSRP*: $43,895 to $56,795
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Picture of the 2024 GMC Acadia

2024 GMC
Acadia

MSRP*: $42,600 to $56,300
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MPG - City 18 - 22 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 23 - 29 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 63.0 ft3 97.5 ft3
Engine
  • 235-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 310-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 328-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 235 - 310 hp 328 hp
Towing Capacity 1,000 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 189.6 in 204.0 in
Exterior Width 74.9 in 79.6 - 80.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.2 in
Rear 39.0 in
Front 44.3 in
Rear 41.5 in
Head Room Front 37.9 - 39.7 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.4 in
Front 42.6 in
Rear 40.0 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the GMC Acadia than in the Cadillac XT5, due to its greater head- and legroom. The GMC Acadia will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Cadillac XT5.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Whether you pick the Cadillac XT5 or the GMC Acadia, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
Since the Cadillac XT5 is much slimmer than the GMC Acadia, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Cadillac XT5, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the GMC Acadia.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Cadillac XT5 has a lot less horsepower than the GMC Acadia.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Cadillac XT5 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the GMC Acadia.

Utility
The Cadillac XT5 has less seating than the GMC Acadia, making the GMC Acadia the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Cadillac XT5 has significantly less cargo capacity than the GMC Acadia.