Comparison - Cadillac Escalade Platinum 2021 - vs - Chevrolet Tahoe RST 2021

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Average Price: 
$
102,995
Updated: 
05 Feb 2020
$
60,100
Updated: 
11 Dec 2019
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Four Wheel Drive
Four Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2021
Total Seating: 
7
8
Transmission: 
10-speed Shiftable Automatic
10-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
24.00gals
28.00gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Crystal White Tricoat
#DDE0DB
Dark moon metallic
#11345E
Infrared Tintcoat
#971C1E
Sandstone metallic
#CBC5BE
Shadow metallic
#616C76
Satin Steel metallic
#B2BBC1
DARK MOCHA METALLIC
#878278
Black Raven
#000000
Color: 
Cherry Red Tintcoat
#971C1E
Empire Beige Metallic
#CBC5BE
Graywood Metallic
#878278
Summit white
#FFFFFF
Iridescent Pearl Tricoat
#FFFFFF
Black
#000000
Midnight Blue Metallic
#11345E
Satin steel metallic
#9BA0AB
Shadow Gray Metallic
#616C76

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The 2021 Escalade has undergone a thorough redesign, complete with a new independent rear suspension, savvier interior technology, prettier styling, and a new optional diesel-powered engine.To truly deck out the Escalade in its best features, go for the Platinum trim. It adds semi-aniline leather, 16-way power-adjustable front seats with massage, soft-close doors, and an AKG audio system with 36 speakers. The Platinum version also comes standard with a self-parking feature, a head-up display, and adaptive cruise control. We'll know more about pricing and optional features closer to the 2021 Escalade's on-sale date, which is expected to be this summer.

By: 
caranddriver.com

The 2021 Cadillac Escalade is much more than a Chevrolet Tahoe in a tuxedo.

Pros
Gorgeous interior
Super Cruise
Independent suspension
Lots of torque regardless of engine
An adult-sized third row

Cons
Gets expensive
It’s massive
The rear end barely changed
Where’s the hybrid?

By: 
thecarconnection.com

Fully redesigned for 2021.More interior space, especially for rear passengers.The latest driver aids, including Cadillac's Super Cruise.Part of the fifth Escalade generation introduced for 2021.

Pros
An extensive suite of standard and optional driver aids
Optional diesel engine a class-exclusive
Significantly more interior space than outgoing model
New interior design one of the best in the class

Cons
Lacks off-road prowess of some rivals
Large footprint makes it difficult to park

By: 
edmunds.com

The 2021 Tahoe is all new and considerably improved. Along with a completely redesigned exterior and interior design, the three-row SUV has been stretched to provide more cargo and passenger space. Its cabin also benefits from the Tahoe's first independent rear suspension, which has already been adopted by direct rivals such as the Ford Expedition and the Nissan Armada. The Chevy receives a host of new technology as well as the addition of a diesel engine option.

By: 
caranddriver.com

The Chevrolet Tahoe has been fully redesigned

Pros
New independent rear suspension benefits ride and cargo capacity
Longer wheelbase increases passenger comfort
Redesigned interior a substantial improvement over the outgoing model
Newly available diesel engine

Cons
Lacks maneuverability in parking lots and city streets

By: 
edmunds.com

Pros
Top-notch predicted reliability rating
Huge interior and cargo hold
Intuitive infotainment controls
Brawny engines

Cons
Firm ride
Some hard plastics in the cabin

By: 
usnews.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Flexible
Fuel Economy City USA: 
14.00mpg
16.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
19.00mpg
20.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Flexible-fuel vehicle (FFV)

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
8
V
8
V
Engine Size/Displacement: 
6.20L
5.30L
Torque: 
460ft-lbs
at 4 100rpm
383ft-lbs
at 4 100rpm
Horsepower: 
420hp
at 5 600rpm
355hp
at 5 600rpm
Cam Type: 
overhead valves (OHV)
overhead valves (OHV)
Turning Circle: 
39.70Feet
39.70Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
-
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
yes
-
Side view Camera: 
yes
-
On steering wheel: 
Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Driver Assisted Parking Assist
Leather Steering Wheel
Keyless Ignition
Sun Sensor
Power Rear Seat Easy Entry
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)
Heated Steering Wheel
Leather Steering Wheel
Keyless Ignition
Sun Sensor
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
211.90in
210.70in
Width: 
81.10in
Height: 
76.70in
75.80in
Wheel Base: 
120.90in
120.90in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
42.30
42.30
Rear Head Room: 
38.90
38.90
Front Leg Room: 
44.50in
44.50in
Rear leg room: 
41.70in
42.00in
Front Hip Room: 
61.70in
61.50in
Front Shoulder Room: 
65.50in
66.00in
Rear Hip Room: 
61.20in
61.30in
Rear Shoulder room: 
64.60in
64.80in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
121.00cu.ft
122.90cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
7800lbs
8200lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
25.50cu.ft
25.50cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
5823.00lbs
5661.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Hands-Free Entry
Reverse Tilt Dual Mirrors Provides Curb View When Vehicle In Reverse
Heated Mirrors
4 One-Touch Power Windows
Hands-Free Entry
4 One-Touch Power Windows
Heated Mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
14 -Way Power Passenger Seat
Bucket Front Seats
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Premium Leather
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Ventilated Driver Seat
Ventilated Passenger Seat
14 -Way Power Driver Seat
Massaging
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Bucket Front Seats
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Leather
8 -Way Power Passenger Seat
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
8 -Way Power Driver Seat
Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Power Folding Split-Bench Third Row Seats
Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control
Reclining Rear Seats
Folding Rear Seatback
Multi-Level Heating
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Manual Folding Split-Bench Third Row Seats
Folding With Storage Center Armrest
Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front Stabilizer Bar
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension: 
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Three Zone Climate Control
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Three Zone Climate Control
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Entertainment

DVD player: 
-
-
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
yes
-
More Entertainment: 
36 Total Speakers
Satellite Radio W/Real Time Traffic Satellite Radio
3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
Speed Sensitive Volume Control
AKG Premium Brand Speakers
Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control
USB Connection
1 Subwoofer(S)
Surround Audio Surround Audio (Discrete)
Bose Premium Brand Speakers
Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control
USB Connection
1 Subwoofer(S)
9 Total Speakers

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
22 In.
22 X 9.0 In.
Wheels more: 
Painted/Polished Alloy Wheels
All Season Tires
Fullsize Non-Matching Spare Tire
Underbody Mounted Spare Tire
All Season Tires
Fullsize Non-Matching Spare Tire
Underbody Mounted Spare Tire
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
275.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R22
Width: 
275.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R22

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated Front Disc
Ventilated Front Disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
-
-
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Turn Signal Mirrors
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Pre-Collision Safety System
Self-Leveling Headlights
Post-Collision Safety System
LED Headlamp
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Post-Collision Safety System
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
LED Headlamp
Pre-Collision Safety System

Options

Packages: 
Onyx Package
Max Trailering Package
Rear Media And Nav Package
Luxury Package
Exterior Options: 
Body-Color Painted Splash Guards
Black Front License Plate Bracket
Rear Bumper Protector
Wheel Locks
22" 12-Spoke Chrome Alloy Wheels
Gloss Black Escalade Nameplate
22" Multi-Spoke Polished Alloy Wheels W/Dark Android Gloss Finish
Monochromatic Cadillac Emblem
22" 12-Spoke Gloss Black Alloy Wheels
Power-Retractable Assist Steps W/Perimeter Lighting
22" Carbon Flash Metallic Wheels
Illuminated Chevrolet Mirror Emblem
Polished Exhaust Tip
22" Bright Chrome Wheels
22" 6-Spoke Low Gloss Black Wheels W/Machined Accents
Wheel Locks
Power Panoramic Sunroof
22" Multi-Spoke Bright Polished Wheels
22" Black Gloss Wheels W/Chrome Inserts
22" Multi-Spoke Gloss Black Wheels
Black Illuminated Front Bowtie Emblem
Molded Splash Guards
22" 6-Spoke Midnight Silver Machine-Faced Aluminum Wheels W/Chrome Inserts
Front License Plate Mounting Package
Interior Options: 
Reflective Front Window Shade
Cooled Console With Covered Storage
Second Row 60/40 Split-Folding Bench Seats W/Power Release
Super Cruise
Premium Carpeted Floor Mats
All-Weather Floor Mats
Interior Protection Package
All-Weather Floor Liner Package
Collapsible Cargo Area Organizer
Bluetooth Headphones By AKG
All-Weather Integrated Cargo Liner
Vertical Cargo Net
All-Weather Floor Liner
Rear Cargo Shade
Collapsible Cargo Area Organizer
Power-Sliding Center Console
Cargo Security Shade
All-Weather Floor Mats
All-Weather Floor Liners
Vertical Cargo Net
Center Console Lockable Storage Box
Power Release Second Row Bucket Seats
Reflective Window Shade

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Jet Black, Premium leather
#000000
Whisper Beige w/Gideon accents, Premium leather
#B5A58D
Dark Auburn w/Jet Black Accents, Premium leather
#503F3F
Color: 
Jet Black/Victory Red, leather
#000000