2024 Cadillac XT5 vs. 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 Review

Picture of the 2024 Cadillac XT5

2024 Cadillac
XT5

MSRP*: $43,895 to $56,795
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Picture of the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4

2024 Volkswagen
ID.4

MSRP*: $39,735 to $57,055
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MPG - City 18 - 22 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 23 - 29 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 63.0 ft3 64.2 ft3
Engine
  • 235-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 310-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 201-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 282-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 335-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 235 - 310 hp 201 - 335 hp
Towing Capacity 1,000 lbs 2,200 - 2,700 lbs
Exterior Length 189.6 in 180.5 in
Exterior Width 74.9 in 72.9 in
Leg Room Front 41.2 in
Rear 39.0 in
Front 41.1 in
Rear 37.6 in
Head Room Front 37.9 - 39.7 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.4 in
Front 40.6 - 41.1 in
Rear 37.9 - 38.4 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
The Cadillac XT5 offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Volkswagen ID.4, with comparable head- and legroom. The Volkswagen ID.4 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). The Cadillac XT5 is somewhat more expensive than the Volkswagen ID.4.

Dimensions
Since the Cadillac XT5 is much wider than the Volkswagen ID.4, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Cadillac XT5, which is slightly longer than the Volkswagen ID.4.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Volkswagen ID.4 is clearly the choice over the Cadillac XT5 for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Cadillac XT5 has a lot less horsepower than the Volkswagen ID.4.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Cadillac XT5 and the Volkswagen ID.4. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Cadillac XT5 as you will in the Volkswagen ID.4.