Hyundai IONIQ 9 vs Cadillac Escalade

Overview

Specification Hyundai IONIQ 9 Cadillac Escalade
Brand Hyundai Cadillac
Model IONIQ 9 Escalade
Year 2026 2026
Type Ev
Body Style SUV SUV

Pricing

Specification Hyundai IONIQ 9 Cadillac Escalade
Current Price $62,765 $123,295
MSRP $62,765 $123,295
Dealer Price $61,200 $121,000

Engine & Performance

Specification Hyundai IONIQ 9 Cadillac Escalade
Engine Dual Motor Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (70 kW Front / 160 kW Rear) 6.2L V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management & VVT
Horsepower 303 hp 420 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Torque 446 lb-ft 460 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm
0–60 mph 6.2 sec (0-60 mph) 5.9 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed 124 mph 118 mph

Fuel Economy

Specification Hyundai IONIQ 9 Cadillac Escalade
Fuel Type Electric (EV) Premium Unleaded Gasoline
Mileage / MPG 320 miles EPA-estimated Range 16 MPG Combined (14 City / 18 Hwy)
Range (EV) 320 miles EPA N/A
Emissions 0 g/mi (Zero Emissions) Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV30)
Battery 110.3 kWh Lithium-ion 12V heavy-duty maintenance-free battery
Charging 800V DC Fast Charge (10-80% in 24 min @ 350 kW) N/A

Ratings

Specification Hyundai IONIQ 9 Cadillac Escalade
Expert Rating 4.8/10 4.9/10
Community Reviews 650 1520
Performance Score 8.7 9.3
Comfort Score 9.3 9.9
Safety Score Top Safety Pick+ (projected) Top Safety Pick+
Fuel Economy Score 9.8 7.0
Technology Score 9.4 9.9
Value Score 9.5 9.0

Verdict

Specification Hyundai IONIQ 9 Cadillac Escalade
Pros Impressive 320-mile EPA driving range with standard dual-motor AWD; Ultra-fast 800V charging system (10-80% in 24 minute... Showstopping pillar-to-pillar 55-inch curved HD display across the entire dashboard; Unmatched ride quality via Air Ride...
Cons Heavy curb weight at 5,745 lbs; Base SE trim features stain-resistant cloth instead of synthetic leather; Large footprin... 16 MPG combined fuel economy requires premium gasoline; High price tag exceeding $123,000 MSRP; Large body footprint req...