Audi Q3 vs Cadillac Escalade
Audi Q3
$43,700
Cadillac Escalade
$123,295
AI Comparison Summary
Comparing Audi Q3 vs Cadillac Escalade. Audi Q3 offers the strongest value on price. Cadillac Escalade leads on expert rating.
Category Winners
Overall Winner
Cadillac Escalade
Best Value
Audi Q3
Fuel Economy
Audi Q3
Performance
Cadillac Escalade
Cadillac Escalade
4.9/10Visual Comparison
Category Radar
Price & Reviews
Model Year
Expert Rating
Audi Q3
$43,700
Rating: 4.6/10
Cadillac Escalade
$123,295
Rating: 4.9/10
| Specification |
Audi Q3 |
Cadillac Escalade |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Audi | Cadillac |
| Model | Q3 | Escalade |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Type | — | — |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Current Price | $43,700 | $123,295 |
| MSRP | $43,700 | $123,295 |
| Dealer Price | $42,300 | $121,000 |
| Engine | 2.0L TFSI Turbocharged Inline 4-Cylinder | 6.2L V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management & VVT |
| Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5,250-6,500 rpm | 420 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 273 lb-ft @ 1,650-4,500 rpm | 460 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 5.5 sec (0-60 mph) | 5.9 sec (0-60 mph) |
| Top Speed | 130 mph (electronically limited) | 118 mph |
| Fuel Type | Regular / Premium Unleaded Gasoline | Premium Unleaded Gasoline |
| Mileage / MPG | 25 MPGe combined (22 City / 29 Hwy) | 16 MPG Combined (14 City / 18 Hwy) |
| Range (EV) | 410 miles total highway tank range | N/A |
| Emissions | 320 g/mi CO2 | Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV30) |
| Battery | 12V starter battery | 12V heavy-duty maintenance-free battery |
| Charging | N/A | N/A |
| Expert Rating | 4.6/10 | 4.9/10 |
| Community Reviews | 920 | 1520 |
| Performance Score | 8.9 | 9.3 |
| Comfort Score | 8.8 | 9.9 |
| Safety Score | Audi Pre Sense Safety Suite | Top Safety Pick+ |
| Fuel Economy Score | 8.6 | 7.0 |
| Technology Score | 9.6 | 9.9 |
| Value Score | 8.9 | 9.0 |
| Pros | Standard 255 hp 2.0L TFSI Turbo engine provides best-in-class acceleration (0-60 mph in 5.5s); Standard quattro All-Whee... | Showstopping pillar-to-pillar 55-inch curved HD display across the entire dashboard; Unmatched ride quality via Air Ride... |
| Cons | Max towing capability remains light-duty at 1,500 lbs; Rear cargo space behind second row is slightly smaller than the B... | 16 MPG combined fuel economy requires premium gasoline; High price tag exceeding $123,000 MSRP; Large body footprint req... |
