Wondering how the 2022 Cadillac XT6 stacks up against the Cadillac XT5? Choosing between these Cadillac luxury SUVs comes down to what you want in an upscale cruiser. Let’s take a look at what each model has to offer.
Price
Although both the 2022 Cadillac XT6 and XT5 fit into the midsize SUV segment, the XT6 is actually slightly longer and taller than the XT5. Inside the XT6, you’ll find three rows of seating, with space for up to seven passengers. As the roomier model, the XT6 starts at $48,595.
Meanwhile, the midsize XT5 seats up to five passengers in its luxurious cabin. Although it’s not quite as long as the XT6, foregoing the extra row of seating leaves you with more cargo space, with 30 cubic feet behind the rear seats (the XT6 offers 12.6 cubes). This Cadillac SUV starts at $43,995.
Interior Luxury
Although the 2022 Cadillac XT6 offers more seating for a big family and the XT5 has more cargo space, both SUVs are big on interior luxury. However, as we’ll see, the bigger XT6 also comes standard with a slightly longer list of luxury features.
Each of these models offers the same three trim levels: Luxury, Premium Luxury, and Sport. Climb these trim levels to enjoy more luxury and savvy tech features. Both SUVs come standard with a lot to love, including faux-leather upholstery, heated front seats, and a power liftgate. The XT6 also throws in a standard panoramic sunroof and tri-zone automatic climate control.
Climb the trim levels for more to love, including leather seating, a head-up display, and heated front and rear seats. Shoppers should note that many of the features that are standard for the XT6, but not the XT5, are in fact optional for the XT5.
Powertrain Options
Both the 2022 Cadillac XT6 and XT5 provide almost exactly the same powertrain options. The base engine is slightly more powerful in the XT6, generating 237 horses. The same engine in the XT5 makes 235 horses.
Both Cadillac SUVs offer the same engine upgrade, too. For the XT5, a 3.6-liter V6 is standard in the Sport model and optional for the Premium Luxury trim. Meanwhile, the V6 is standard on the XT6 Premium Luxury and Sport models.
The Sport models come standard with all-wheel drive, creating an extra-agile performance on the pavement and a capable one on light off-road trails. All-wheel drive is optional for all other trim levels.
2022 Cadillac XT6 and XT5 powertrain specs include:
- Turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder engine (237 horsepower or 235 hp, 258 lb-ft of torque)
- 3.6L V6 (310 hp, 271 lb-ft)
- Nine-speed automatic transmission
- Standard front-wheel drive
- Optional all-wheel drive
Road-Trip-Friendly Tech Gear
Once again, the 2022 Cadillac XT6 and XT5 have a lot of features in common, but the XT6 comes standard with more technology. For example, these Cadillacs help you navigate modern roadways with savvy safety aids, including automatic emergency braking and lane-departure warning. The XT6 also throws in a standard blind-spot monitor and lane-keeping assist.
Both Cadillac SUVs include a smartphone-friendly infotainment setup, with a standard 8-inch touchscreen and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Options for both SUVs include a head-up display and automated parking system.
Choose Your Cadillac SUV
In the end, the XT6 is the best choice for big families on the run. It’s also a slightly more luxurious people hauler, with a longer list of standard safety aids and creature comforts. The XT5, meanwhile, is a better choice for drivers who want to spend less money on luxury and don’t need a third-row seat.