2022 Audi Q8 vs. 2022 Cadillac Escalade
The 2022 Audi Q8 is an extravagant sport utility vehicle with a posh cabin, lots of space for passengers, and the latest automotive tech. But how does it compare to the 2022 Cadillac Escalade, a popular SUV with an elegant interior of its own, impressive torque and a serene riding experience?
Design & Style
The Escalade is the most popular SUV sold by Cadillac. Its newest features for the year are relatively minor, and include a dominant exterior with a wider grille and broad shoulders with lots of digitized screens in the cabin, including augmented reality. The leather and wooden trim looks fabulous, and it can seat up to eight passengers in absolute comfort.
The Q8 has become Audi’s most powerful SUV to date, and has a fantastic exterior with twenty one inch wheels. It can carry five passengers, and its latest features for the year include the addition of rear sided airbags, all seasonal tires, and traffic jam guidance. Those that purchase Executive will get frontal seats which can be cooled along with standardized adapted air suspension and all wheeled steering. There is also the Carbon package, which provides a dark, sophisticated cabin with twenty two inch greyish wheels.
Technology & Safety
The Q8 is one of the safest SUVs on the road. It earned a perfect five star NHTSA review, while the IIHS bestowed its prestigious Top Safety Pick award. It is equipped with every modern feature you can imagine, such as standardized emergency automatic brakes, blind area monitoring, activated lane control and driver assistance functions designed to minimize fatigue when traveling long distances. Amenities within its cabin include quilted leather seats that provide back massages, climate control, panoramic sunroof, ten inch touch display and a camera with surround view.
The Cadillac Escalade, by contrast, only earned a four star NHTSA review. This is extremely disappointing given the high cost of the vehicle which approaches six figures. Its roll over rating only received three stars, which doesn’t bode well for occupants should it ever flip over. Still, it is equipped with many of the safety features found in the Audi, including parking sensors, activated lane control, and parking assistance. Amenities within its cabin include a nineteen speaker audio system from AKG, OLED screens, and remote start.
Performance
The Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a turbo diesel six, 3 liter engine that can generate 277 horsepower. The Audi Q8 is powered by a dual turbo V6 engine that is 3 liter and capable of generating 335 horsepower.
The Bottom Line
Aside from seating capacity, the Q8 eclipses the Cadillac in every other area, including horsepower, safety credentials and certainly fuel economy, and with steadily rising gas prices, this means you’ll pay less at the pump, which makes the Audi Q8 the superior SUV.
Ready to Schedule a 2022 Audi Q8 Test Drive Today?
If you are interested in experiencing the luxury package that the 2022 Audi Q8 offers, you can test drive this stellar car with us at Audi New Rochelle. We are located in New Rochelle New York and proudly serve car buyers in the Tri-State area. Drop by our showroom today or simply call us in advance to book an Audi Q8 test drive appointment.