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Cadillac makes spacious, powerful luxury SUVs that are filled with enjoyable tech features. If you're looking for something smaller than the Cadillac Escalade, the new Cadillac XT5 and XT6 offer the same opulence in a compact or midsize frame. Ciocca Cadillac of Flemington is pleased to help you choose a luxury crossover. We built the following comparison of the XT5 and the XT6 to simplify your decision.
The new Cadillac XT5 comes standard with a turbocharged 235-horsepower four-cylinder engine that makes 258 pound-feet of torque. Hillsborough drivers who want quicker get-up-and-go can choose the optional 310-horsepower V6, which produces 271 pound-feet of torque.
The new Cadillac XT6 comes with a turbocharged 237-horsepower four-cylinder engine that also puts out 258 pound-feet of torque. Like with the XT5, a 310-horsepower V6 is optional. While the standard horsepower output is slightly higher, the XT6 is around 300 pounds heavier than the XT5, so both SUVs have similar acceleration from a stop.
As you might expect, the smaller Cadillac XT5 is a bit more fuel-efficient than the midsized Cadillac XT6. People in Bridgewater will appreciate that the XT5 earns 22 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway when equipped with its base four-cylinder engine and standard front-wheel drive. All-wheel drive XT5 models return 21 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway.
The new Cadillac XT6 gets 21 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway with its standard engine and front-wheel drive. Add all-wheel drive to the XT6 and it still nets 21 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway.
If you frequently pull boats to Boathouse Lake near Somerville, you'll want an SUV that can tow a sizeable load. The new Cadillac XT6 can tow up to 4,000 pounds when equipped with the optional 310-horsepower V6 engine. XT6 models with the base four-cylinder engine have a 1,000-pound tow rating.
New Cadillac XT5 models with the upgraded V6 engine configuration have a towing capacity of 3,500 pounds. XT5 SUVs with the standard four-cylinder engine can tow up to 1,000 pounds.
The new Cadillac XT5 is almost a foot shorter than the Cadillac XT6, so it's easier to park and maneuver in downtown New Brunswick. However, both crossovers have light steering and strong brakes for composed handling around curves. The Cadillac XT5 is available with 18- or 20-inch wheels.
Both the Cadillac XT6 and Cadillac XT5 ride comfortably, although the XT6's longer wheelbase gives it slightly gentler road manners. Both SUVs come standard with front-wheel drive and they both offer optional all-wheel drive. The Cadillac XT6 offers 18- , 20-, and 21-inch wheel sizes.
Since the new Cadillac XT6 is a midsize SUV and the Cadillac XT5 is a compact crossover, it's only natural that the XT6 is more spacious. Families in Flemington will appreciate that the XT6 has three rows of seats that hold seven passengers. It also has 39.1 inches of second-row legroom.
The new Cadillac XT5 is a two-row SUV, so it only carries five passengers. It also has just 39.0 inches of second-row legroom.
You'll want an SUV that has plenty of space to put items you buy from the Hillsborough Promenade. The new Cadillac XT6 has 12.6 cubic feet of cargo room behind its third row, 43.1 cubic feet with those seats folded, and 78.7 cubic feet of space with all the back seats down.
The new Cadillac XT5 has 30 cubic feet of cargo space behind its rear seats and 63 cubic feet of room with those seats folded.
The new Cadillac XT6 comes standard with simulated leather upholstery and chrome or carbon fiber accents. Higher trims have authentic wood inlays, semi-aniline leather seats, and a sueded microfiber headliner.
The new Cadillac XT5 comes standard with synthetic leather upholstery and brushed-aluminum trim. Higher models have semi-aniline leather seats and premium carpeted floor mats.
The new Cadillac XT5 comes standard with the CUE infotainment system and an 8-inch touchscreen. The system has large, vivid icons and swift responses to inputs. It can also be controlled using a knob on the center console, so you don't have to tap or swipe to adjust every function. Bridgewater drivers will like that the XT5 comes standard with wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto, along with support for Amazon Alexa.
The new Cadillac XT6 also comes with the CUE infotainment system and an 8-inch touchscreen. It also has about all the same features as the XT5, except that it doesn't support Amazon Alexa.
The new Cadillac XT6 comes standard with tri-zone automatic climate control so that everyone in the cabin can stay comfortable. People in Somerville will appreciate its standard panoramic sunroof, which brightens the interior and makes it feel roomier. Other standard amenities include an onboard Wi-Fi hotspot, roof rails, and remote ignition.
The new Cadillac XT5 offers a panoramic sunroof and tri-zone automatic climate control, but they don't come standard, so you have to pay more to add them. The XT5 also comes with remote engine start, but roof rails aren't standard. Wi-Fi access is possible with the XT5, but you must use the myCadillac mobile app.
Both the new Cadillac XT5 and the new Cadillac XT6 received an overall safety rating of five out of five stars from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. They also both come with forward collision mitigation and lane keeping assistance. The Cadillac XT6 adds blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning, which alerts Readington Township drivers if a vehicle is in their blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse.
Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning is available in the new Cadillac XT5, but you have to move up to a higher trim to get it.
New Brunswick drivers who are mostly concerned about the cost will prefer the new Cadillac XT5. Its entry-level MSRP is around $4,000 less than the Cadillac XT6's base price. The XT5's top-tier trim is also about $3,000 less than the XT6's range-topping model.
Both the Cadillac XT5 and Cadillac XT6 are refined luxury crossovers with plush interiors and peppy performance. If you need more passenger space, go with the XT6, but if you're on a tight budget, the XT5 is your best bet. The XT6 has a few more features, but the XT5 is easier to maneuver. The XT5 gets slightly better fuel economy, but the XT6 can tow a little more. To make your final decision between these luxury SUVs, visit Ciocca Cadillac of Flemington and test drive them both.
