GMC Canyon vs Cadillac Escalade

Overview

Specification GMC Canyon Cadillac Escalade
Brand GMC Cadillac
Model Canyon Escalade
Year 2026 2026
Type
Body Style Pickup Truck SUV

Pricing

Specification GMC Canyon Cadillac Escalade
Current Price $67,995 $123,295
MSRP $67,995 $123,295
Dealer Price $66,200 $121,000

Engine & Performance

Specification GMC Canyon Cadillac Escalade
Engine 2.7L TurboMax Inline 4-Cylinder 6.2L V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management & VVT
Horsepower 310 hp @ 5,600 rpm 420 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Torque 430 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm 460 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm
0–60 mph 6.8 sec (0-60 mph) 5.9 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed 98 mph (electronically limited for 35-in MT tires) 118 mph

Fuel Economy

Specification GMC Canyon Cadillac Escalade
Fuel Type Regular Unleaded Gasoline Premium Unleaded Gasoline
Mileage / MPG 16 MPG Combined (16 City / 16 Hwy) 16 MPG Combined (14 City / 18 Hwy)
Range (EV) N/A N/A
Emissions Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV30) Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV30)
Battery 12V heavy-duty battery 12V heavy-duty maintenance-free battery
Charging N/A N/A

Ratings

Specification GMC Canyon Cadillac Escalade
Expert Rating 4.8/10 4.9/10
Community Reviews 940 1520
Performance Score 9.2 9.3
Comfort Score 8.6 9.9
Safety Score Top Safety Pick Top Safety Pick+
Fuel Economy Score 6.8 7.0
Technology Score 9.3 9.9
Value Score 8.8 9.0

Verdict

Specification GMC Canyon Cadillac Escalade
Pros Extreme off-road capability with 35-inch Goodyear MT tires and 12.2 inches of ground clearance; Multimatic DSSV dampers... Showstopping pillar-to-pillar 55-inch curved HD display across the entire dashboard; Unmatched ride quality via Air Ride...
Cons Fuel economy is low at 16 MPG combined due to 35-inch mud-terrain tires and high lift; Towing capacity drops to 5,500 lb... 16 MPG combined fuel economy requires premium gasoline; High price tag exceeding $123,000 MSRP; Large body footprint req...