Kia Sportage Hybrid vs Cadillac Escalade

Overview

Specification Kia Sportage Hybrid Cadillac Escalade
Brand Kia Cadillac
Model Sportage Hybrid Escalade
Year 2026 2026
Type Suv
Body Style 5-door compact crossover suv SUV

Pricing

Specification Kia Sportage Hybrid Cadillac Escalade
Current Price $36,800 $123,295
MSRP $36,800 $123,295
Dealer Price $35,400 $121,000

Engine & Performance

Specification Kia Sportage Hybrid Cadillac Escalade
Engine 1.6L Turbocharged Inline 4-Cylinder Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 6.2L V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management & VVT
Horsepower 232 420 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Torque 271 lb-ft @ 1600-4000 RPM 460 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm
0–60 mph 7.1s 0-60 mph estimate 5.9 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed 120 mph 118 mph

Fuel Economy

Specification Kia Sportage Hybrid Cadillac Escalade
Fuel Type Regular Unleaded Permitted (87 Octane) Premium Unleaded Gasoline
Mileage / MPG 16 MPG Combined (14 City / 18 Hwy)
Range (EV) 0 miles N/A
Emissions ULEV70 Certified Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV30)
Battery 1.49 kWh Lithium-Ion Polymer Traction Battery (270V) 12V heavy-duty maintenance-free battery
Charging On-the-fly engine generation and adaptive multi-stage regenerative paddle shifting N/A

Ratings

Specification Kia Sportage Hybrid Cadillac Escalade
Expert Rating 8.7/10 4.9/10
Community Reviews 0 1520
Performance Score 8.6 9.3
Comfort Score 8.5 9.9
Safety Score Top Safety Pick+
Fuel Economy Score 7.0
Technology Score 8.9 9.9
Value Score 9.0

Verdict

Specification Kia Sportage Hybrid Cadillac Escalade
Pros New vertical LED headlight array and clean grille restructuring deliver a highly sophisticated premium presence; Class-l... Showstopping pillar-to-pillar 55-inch curved HD display across the entire dashboard; Unmatched ride quality via Air Ride...
Cons Lower rear trim components use heavy grained plastic elements that feel slightly stiff; The standard SynTex seating mate... 16 MPG combined fuel economy requires premium gasoline; High price tag exceeding $123,000 MSRP; Large body footprint req...