Comparison between:
- 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Sport 2
- 2020 ŠKODA CITIGOe iV Ambition (SE)
- 2024 BMW i4 xDrive40
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Sport 2 | 2020 ŠKODA CITIGOe iV Ambition (SE) | 2024 BMW i4 xDrive40 | |
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| Model alias | - | - | i4 xDrive 40 |
| Trim | Sport 2 | Ambition (SE) | xDrive40 |
| Model year | 2025 | 2020 | 2024 |
| Market | North America | Europe | North America |
| Price | USD 130,000 (USA, Aug 2023) | EUR 20,950 (DE, Sep 2019) GBP 20,455 (UK, Nov 2019) | USD 61,600 (USA, Jun 2023) CAD 69,900 (Canada, Jun 2023) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Materials | Steel Aluminum | Steel Carbon-fiber | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Black Raven Flare Metallic Black Cherry Tintcoat Deep Space Metallic Summit White Midnight Steel Frost Luna Metallic | Candy White Tornado Red Sunflower Yellow Kiwi Green Deep Pearlescent Black Crystal Blue Tungsten Silver | Black Alpine White Sapphire Black Mineral White Sunset Orange Adventure Red San Remo Green Skyscraper Gray BMW Individual Dravite Gray BMW Individual Tanzanite Blue BMW Individual Frozen Portimao Blue BMW Individual Frozen Pure Gray |
| Interior colors | Camelia / Backen Black Harbor Blue / Backen Black | - | Black Canberra Beige Tacora Red Cognac Mokka Oyster |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 7 | 4 | 5 |
| Length | 224.3 in 5697 mm | 141.6 in 3597 mm | 188.3 in 4783 mm |
| Width | - | 64.8 in 1645 mm | 72.9 in 1852 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 94.1 in 2389 mm | 75.2 in 1910 mm | 81.6 in 2073 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 85.3 in 2167 mm | - | - |
| Height | 76.1 in 1934 mm | 58.7 in 1492 mm | 57.0 in 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 136.2 in 3460 mm | 95.2 in 2417 mm | 112.4 in 2856 mm |
| Front track | 68.7 in 1745 mm | 56.2 in 1428 mm | 63.0 in 1601 mm |
| Rear track | 68.7 in 1745 mm | 56.1 in 1424 mm | 64.2 in 1630 mm |
| Clearance | 6.9 in 175 mm | 5.3 in 135 mm | 4.9 in 125 mm |
| Front headroom | 43.5 in 1106 mm | 39.1 in 993 mm | 40.0 in 1015 mm |
| Rear headroom | 40.0 in 1015 mm | 37.3 in 947 mm | 37.2 in 944 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 65.4 in 1662 mm | - | 57.9 in 1470 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 63.6 in 1615 mm | - | 56.9 in 1445 mm |
| Front hip room | 61.1 in 1551 mm | 53.9 in 1369 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 60.3 in 1532 mm | 54.6 in 1388 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 45.2 in 1148 mm | 39.7 in 1009 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 41.4 in 1051 mm | 31.2 in 793 mm | - |
| Trunk volume | 670.0 l 23.66 ft3 0.67 m3 | 251.0 l 8.86 ft3 0.25 m3 | 470.0 l 16.60 ft3 0.47 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 3374.0 l 119.15 ft3 3.37 m3 | 923.0 l 32.60 ft3 0.92 m3 | 1290.0 l 45.56 ft3 1.29 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 345.4 l 12.20 ft3 0.35 m3 | - | - |
| Curb weight | - | 2709.48 lb 1229 kg | 5048.59 lb 2290 kg |
| Payload | - | 663.59 lb 301 kg | 1146.4 lb 520 kg |
| GVWR | - | 3373.07 lb 1530 kg | 6029.64 lb 2735 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.3 Cd | 0.308 Cd | 0.24 Cd |
| Additional information | Maximum trailering capacity - 8000 lb / 3628 kg | Trunk volumes are measured according to the VDA standards. | Weight distribution front / rear - 45.1 / 54.9 % Maximum axle load from / rear - 1140 / 1550 kg Maximum trailer load braked / unbraked - 1600 / 750 kg Maximum roofload / towbar download - 75 / 75 kg |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Volkswagen | BMW |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Front | Rear |
| Power | 505 kW 677.2 hp 686.6 ps | 61 kW 81.8 hp 82.9 ps | - |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 3000 - 12000 rpm | - |
| Torque | 1064 Nm 108.5 kgm 784.8 ft-lb | 212 Nm 21.6 kgm 156.4 ft-lb | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Normal Velocity | Eco Eco+ Normal | - |
| Additional information | Total power with Velocity Max - 560 kW / 750 hp Total torque with Velocity Max - 1064 Nm / 785 lb-ft One-Pedal Driving Variable Regen on Demand | Motor weight - 54.1 kg Hole assembly weight - 70.4 kg | Total system power - 290 kW / 396 hp Total system torque - 600 Nm / 443 lb-ft BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | - | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location | Front | - | Front |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | - | Yes |
| Driving modes | Normal Velocity | - | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | - | 80.8 mph 130.0 km/h | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | 12.50 s | 5.10 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 4.90 s | - | 4.90 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 450.0 mi / 724.2 km | WLTP: 161.6 mi / 260.0 km | EPA: 307.0 mi / 494.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | - | WLTP, CMB: 12.7 kWh/100 km | - |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | - | A+ | A+ |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 12 m 39.37 ft | 9.8 m 32.15 ft | 12.5 m 41.01 ft |
| Additional information | Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 Four-Wheel Steer Optional Cadillac Arrival Mode Optional Low Ride Mode | - | Optional variable sport steering Steering ratio - 15.5:1 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 11.63 | - | - |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | 13.26 | - | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Adaptive Air Ride Suspension System - Short-Long Arm (SLA) suspension with air springs and MagneRide dampers | Independent MacPherson strut Double wishbone Shock absorbers | Double-joint spring strut axle Hydraulically damped torque strut bearing |
| Rear suspension | Independent Adaptive Air Ride Suspension System - Short-Long Arm (SLA) suspension with air springs and MagneRide dampers | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) | Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Drums | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | Brake rotor size front - 13.98 in / 355 mm Brake rotor size rear - 14.05 in / 356.8 mm | - | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Rear - single-piston floating calipers |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | - | 5Jx16 5Jx14 | 8.5Jx19 8.5Jx20 8.5Jx18 9Jx19 9Jx18 9Jx20 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 275/50R24 | 165/70R14 185/50R16 | 245/35R20 245/45R18 245/40R19 255/45R18 255/35R20 255/40R19 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 200 kWh | 36.8 kWh | 83.9 kWh |
| Number of cells | - | 168 | - |
| Number of modules | 24 | - | - |
| Voltage | 800 V | - | 398.5 V |
| Weight | - | 546.75 lb 248 kg | 1212.54 lb 550 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pipe | - | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pipe |
| Additional information | Lithium-ion NCMA cathode with blended graphite anode Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) bidirectional charging technology Optional Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) offboard power | Usable capacity - 32.3 kWh Battery dimensions (w / h / d) - 1.7 x 0.3 x 1.1 m | Net battery capacity - 81.5 kWh Battery capacity in Ah - 210.6 Prismatic cells |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC charging, 7.7 kW AC charging, 19.2 kW | Household charging, 2.3 kW Wallbox, 7.2 kW | Wallbox, 11 kW DC fast charging, 205 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 19.2 kW | - | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 7.4 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC charging, 0:45 | Wallbox 7.2 kW, 4:30-5:34 Household charging, 14:03-17:24 | DC fast charging, 0:31 Wallbox 11 kW, 8:30 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Sport-specific illuminated front grille and front Cadillac crest (S) Blind Zone Steering Assist (S) Connected Cameras tooltip† (exterior and interior) (S) Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist (S) Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking (S) HD Surround Vision (S) Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking (S) Night Vision tooltip (S) Super Cruise with free 3 years of the OnStar Super Cruise plan (S) 40 x -speaker AKG Studio Reference audio system (O) 36 x -speaker AKG Studio Reference audio system (S) 12.6-inch-diagonal personal screens (O) 55-inch LED display (S) Active Noise Cancellation (S) Dual wireless phone charging (O) Executive Second Row package (O) Google built-in (S) Head-Up Display (S) Qualcomm Snapdragon 12 Cockpit Platform (S) Rear command center screen (O) USB-C and HDMI ports (O) 5-zone climate control (S) Air Quality Sensor and Air Ionizer (S) 16-way power front row seating with 8-way power, 4-way lumbar, 2-way shoulder, 2-way back bolster ad (S) Executive Second-Row Seating package (O) Heated and ventilated front row seats (S) Massage front seats with power bolsters (S) Second-row heated bucket seats (S) Third-row power-folding bench seat (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Automated charge port door (S) Hands-free power liftgate (S) Obsidian exterior trim (S) Panoramic fixed glass roof - tinted and UV filter treated (S) Power Open/Close Exterior Doors (S) 9-module slimline Adaptive Headlamp System (S) Ambinet lighting with 126 colors (S) Automatic leveling and cornering lights (S) | Front airbags (S) Front head and thorax airbags (S) Lane Assist (S) Remote control lockinh (S) Move&Fun smartphone docking station (S) Swing II DAB radio (S) Climatronic (S) Three spoke leather steering wheel (S) Electric front windows (S) Fog lights (S) LED DRLs (S) | Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go Function (O) Active Protection (O) ARB technology (bear-actuator wheel slip limitation) (S) Automatic Brake System (ABS) (S) Automatic Stability Control (ASC) (S) Belt latch tensioner and force limiter on front seats (S) Central locking system (S) Cornering Brake Control (CBC) (S) Crash sensors (S) Cruise control with brake function (S) Drive-off Assistant (S) Driver and front passenger front airbags (S) Driver and front passenger side airbags (S) Driver Attention Assist (S) Driving Assistant (O) Dry Braking function (S) Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) (S) Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) (S) Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) (S) Fading compensation (S) Front and rear seats head airbargs (S) Head airbags for front and rear seats (S) Hill Descent Control (HDC) (S) ISOFIX on outer rear seats (S) Parking Assistant (S) Parking Assistant Plus (O) Performance control (S) Rearview camera (S) Three-point inertia-reel seatbelts on all seats (S) Trailer stability control (S) Tyre pressure indicator (S) 6 x -speaker audio system (S) 17 x -speaker, 464W, 9.0 CH Harman Kardon Surround Sound System (O) BMW IconicSound Electric (O) BMW Live Cockpit Plus with BMW Curved Display (S) BMW Operating System 8.5 with navigation (S) Hi-Fi Loudspeaker System (O) Automatic 3-zone air conditioner (S) Electrically adjustable front seats with memory (O) Heated front and rear seats (O) Power adjustable lumbar support on front seats (O) Sports seats (S) Adjustable sports steering wheel in leather (S) Heated steering wheel (O) Power tailgate (S) Power windows (S) Power-adjustable glass sunroof (O) Rain sensor (S) Sun and heat protective glazing (S) Auto-dimming rearview mirror (S) Heated, auto-dimming, and power-adjustable side mirrors (S) Ambient interior lights (O) BMW LaserLight (O) Headlamps levelling (S) High Beam Assist (O) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Welcome and Home lights (S) Cloth/Sensatec (S) Vernasca Leather (O) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Ultium Platform | - | Some of the features may differ from market to market in terms of being standard or optional. |
| 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Sport 2 | 2020 ŠKODA CITIGOe iV Ambition (SE) | 2024 BMW i4 xDrive40 |