Styling

The new Cadillac XT4 and XT5 have very similar exterior styling, except that the XT5 has sharper corners and more angular lines than the XT4. Additionally, the XT4 has large, C-shaped taillights in back while the XT5 has smaller taillights that were designed to emulate the tailfins from past Cadillac models.

Cargo Space

You can fit more items from Shoppes at the Farm near Readington Township in the new Cadillac XT5, which has 30 cubic feet of cargo space behind its rear seats and 63 cubic feet of room with those seats folded. The new Cadillac XT4 only has 22.5 cubic feet of cargo space with the back seats up and 48.9 cubic feet of room when they're folded down.

Cabin Materials

Both the new Cadillac XT4 and the Cadillac XT5 have refined interiors with classy materials. The XT5 is a bit more luxurious than the XT4, though. It comes standard with brushed aluminum accents, while the XT5 comes with soft-touch plastic trim. Both SUVs offer available genuine leather upholstery and authentic wood or carbon fiber materials in higher trims.

Gas Mileage

Since gas prices keep going up and down, you should get an SUV that provides the best possible fuel economy. Frugal Flemington drivers will like that the new Cadillac XT4 earns 23 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway when properly equipped. Despite being a larger SUV, the Cadillac XT5 is only slightly less efficient, returning 22 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway with its most efficient setup.

Adding all-wheel drive (AWD) to either crossover reduces its gas mileage. AWD Cadillac XT4 models deliver 22 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway. AWD Cadillac XT5 SUVs with the base engine earn 21 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway. AWD XT5 versions with the V6 motor return 18 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway.

Towing Capability

If you want to tow a boat to Vista and Great Falls Lake near Hillsborough, you need an SUV that's up to pulling heavy loads. Cadillac XT5 models with the 3.6-liter V6 engine have a tow rating of 3,500 pounds. The Cadillac XT4 can only tow a maximum of 2,500 pounds.

Handling and Ride Quality

The new Cadillac XT4 has direct, linear steering that enables deft handling around sharp turns in Bridgewater. The new Cadillac XT5's light steering offers less feedback, allowing more body lean around corners. However, the XT5's soft-tuned four-wheel independent suspension soaks up big bumps for a pillowy ride on pavement. The XT4's suspension is firmer, so harsher road imperfections can sometimes be felt in the cabin.

Optional Tech Features

The new Cadillac XT5 offers more gratifying optional amenities than the new Cadillac XT4. The XT5 offers available ambient lighting, a panoramic sunroof, tri-zone automatic climate control, and a 14-speaker Bose stereo system. The XT4's options list includes a sunroof, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a 13-speaker Bose stereo.

Safety

People in Readington Township will breathe easier knowing that both the new Cadillac XT4 and the new Cadillac XT5 earned five out of five stars for overall safety in ratings by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Both SUVs also come with 10 standard advanced active safety features. However, the XT4 offers 11 optional driver assistance features compared to 9 available driver aids for the XT5. Rear pedestrian detection and adaptive headlights are offered in the XT4, but not in the XT5.

Price

The new Cadillac XT4 is easier for New Brunswick drivers to fit into their budget, with a starting price of around $36,000 for the base trim. The new Cadillac XT5's entry-level model starts at just over $44,000.