Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Cadillac Escalade
Hyundai Ioniq 5
$46,499 – $47,950
Cadillac Escalade
$123,295
AI Comparison Summary
Comparing Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Cadillac Escalade. Hyundai Ioniq 5 offers the strongest value on price. Cadillac Escalade leads on expert rating.
Category Winners
Overall Winner
Cadillac Escalade
Best Value
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Fuel Economy
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Performance
Cadillac Escalade
Cadillac Escalade
4.9/10Visual Comparison
Category Radar
Price & Reviews
Model Year
Expert Rating
Hyundai Ioniq 5
$46,499 – $47,950
Rating: 4.7/10
Cadillac Escalade
$123,295
Rating: 4.9/10
| Specification |
Hyundai Ioniq 5 |
Cadillac Escalade |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Hyundai | Cadillac |
| Model | Ioniq 5 | Escalade |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Type | Ev | — |
| Body Style | Compact Crossover SUV | SUV |
| Current Price | $46,499 – $47,950 | $123,295 |
| MSRP | $47,950 | $123,295 |
| Dealer Price | $45,499 | $121,000 |
| Engine | Dual Motor AWD | 6.2L V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management & VVT |
| Horsepower | 320 hp | 420 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 446 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 5.0 sec (0-60 mph) | 5.9 sec (0-60 mph) |
| Top Speed | 115 mph | 118 mph |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Premium Unleaded Gasoline |
| Mileage / MPG | 117 MPGe combined (AWD) | 16 MPG Combined (14 City / 18 Hwy) |
| Range (EV) | 260 miles EPA (AWD Long Range) | N/A |
| Emissions | 0 g/mi | Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV30) |
| Battery | 77.4 kWh (usable) | 12V heavy-duty maintenance-free battery |
| Charging | 350 kW DC peak (10-80% in approx. 18 min) | N/A |
| Expert Rating | 4.7/10 | 4.9/10 |
| Community Reviews | 1240 | 1520 |
| Performance Score | 8.5 | 9.3 |
| Comfort Score | 9.0 | 9.9 |
| Safety Score | 9.2 | Top Safety Pick+ |
| Fuel Economy Score | 9.5 | 7.0 |
| Technology Score | 8.8 | 9.9 |
| Value Score | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Pros | Ultra-fast 800V DC charging; Distinctive retro-futuristic design; Spacious lounge-style interior; Strong standard safety... | Showstopping pillar-to-pillar 55-inch curved HD display across the entire dashboard; Unmatched ride quality via Air Ride... |
| Cons | Ride can feel floaty on some roads; No frunk on all trims; Infotainment learning curve for some users; Real-world highwa... | 16 MPG combined fuel economy requires premium gasoline; High price tag exceeding $123,000 MSRP; Large body footprint req... |
