Jeep Wagoneer vs Cadillac Escalade

When you fire up the Wagoneer or the Cadillac Escalade, the roar of the engine will provide that extra shot of adrenaline you need to get going—and that’s just the start, as both sets of wheels offer incredible performance. However, the Wagoneer has quite a few advantages.

For starters, the Wagoneer can tow up to 10,000 pounds, whereas the Cadillac Escalade can only tow up to 8,200 pounds. This can be a deciding factor for many drivers, especially if you’re using your vehicle for work purposes or need to take a trailer along for your upcoming move.

The Wagoneer also offers three amazing 4x4 systems, all of which aid in its legendary performance. Let’s not forget about the Selec-Terrain® Management System. This feature offers multiple drive modes, including Rock, Sand/Mud, and more, which are all designed to adapt to the surface you’re traveling on.

If you’re driving the Cadillac Escalade, you won’t have access to multiple 4x4 systems and you won’t have access to Rock and Sand/Mud modes, either.

You might not think of fuel efficiency when you think of the Wagoneer and the Cadillac Escalade, but the fact is they can both keep you on the road for a long time. Even so, this is another feather in the cap of the Wagoneer because it produces an EPA-estimated 16 city/22 highway MPG and has a 26.5-gallon fuel tank.

The Cadillac Escalade, on the other hand, only produces 14 city/19 highway MPG and comes with a 24-gallon fuel tank.

When seeking your dream ride, a roomy, comfortable interior is likely at the top of your must-have list. Thankfully, you and your passengers will have all the space you need when it comes to the Wagoneer or the Cadillac Escalade. The front of each SUV provides comparable headroom and legroom, but the Wagoneer has a decided advantage in other areas.

In the front, the Wagoneer has 63.4 inches of hip room and 66.1 inches of shoulder room. The Escalade only offers 61.7 inches of front hip room and 65.5 inches of shoulder room.

The Wagoneer also holds an advantage across the board in the second row. It provides 40 inches of headroom, 42.7 inches of legroom, 63 inches of hip room, and 65.2 inches of shoulder room. The Escalade only offers 38.9 inches of second-row headroom, 41.7 inches of legroom, 61.2 inches of hip room, and 64.6 inches of shoulder room.