Mazda CX-30 vs Cadillac Escalade
Mazda CX-30
$24,500 – $25,000
Cadillac Escalade
$123,295
AI Comparison Summary
Comparing Mazda CX-30 vs Cadillac Escalade. Mazda CX-30 offers the strongest value on price. Cadillac Escalade leads on expert rating.
Category Winners
Overall Winner
Cadillac Escalade
Best Value
Mazda CX-30
Fuel Economy
Mazda CX-30
Performance
Cadillac Escalade
Cadillac Escalade
4.9/10Visual Comparison
Category Radar
Price & Reviews
Model Year
Expert Rating
Mazda CX-30
$24,500 – $25,000
Rating: 4.6/10
Cadillac Escalade
$123,295
Rating: 4.9/10
| Specification |
Mazda CX-30 |
Cadillac Escalade |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Mazda | Cadillac |
| Model | CX-30 | Escalade |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Type | — | — |
| Body Style | Subcompact Crossover SUV | SUV |
| Current Price | $24,500 – $25,000 | $123,295 |
| MSRP | $25,000 | $123,295 |
| Dealer Price | $24,000 | $121,000 |
| Engine | 2.5L Skyactiv-G 4-Cylinder (Naturally Aspirated or Turbo) | 6.2L V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management & VVT |
| Horsepower | 191 hp (Naturally Aspirated) / 250 hp (Turbo) | 420 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 186 lb-ft (Naturally Aspirated) / 320 lb-ft (Turbo) | 460 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | approx. 7.6 sec (0-60 mph for NA) | 5.9 sec (0-60 mph) |
| Top Speed | 120 mph | 118 mph |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium Unleaded Gasoline |
| Mileage / MPG | 26 mpg city / 33 mpg highway (Naturally Aspirated) | 16 MPG Combined (14 City / 18 Hwy) |
| Range (EV) | N/A | N/A |
| Emissions | Low Emission Vehicle | Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV30) |
| Battery | 12V standard automotive | 12V heavy-duty maintenance-free battery |
| Charging | N/A | N/A |
| Expert Rating | 4.6/10 | 4.9/10 |
| Community Reviews | 0 | 1520 |
| Performance Score | 8.8 | 9.3 |
| Comfort Score | 8.5 | 9.9 |
| Safety Score | 9.2 | Top Safety Pick+ |
| Fuel Economy Score | 8.4 | 7.0 |
| Technology Score | 8.3 | 9.9 |
| Value Score | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Pros | Upscale, near-luxury interior material quality; Engaging, athletic handling and steering feel; Standard i-Activ all-whee... | Showstopping pillar-to-pillar 55-inch curved HD display across the entire dashboard; Unmatched ride quality via Air Ride... |
| Cons | Tight rear seat legroom compared to some rivals; Noticeable plastic body cladding around wheel arches; Infotainment rota... | 16 MPG combined fuel economy requires premium gasoline; High price tag exceeding $123,000 MSRP; Large body footprint req... |
