The Cadillac XT4 is Cadillac’s first-ever compact crossover. That much you already know. But how does it stack up against the larger, midsize XT5? That’s what we’ve set out to find out in this installment of the Cadillac Society Dimensional Comparison.
Exterior
On the outside, the all-new XT4 has a shorter wheelbase and resulting overall length when compared to the XT5. It’s also narrower (albeit not by much) and squatter from a height standpoint.
The XT4’s smaller size as well as an engine with two fewer cylinders enables the XT4 to be significantly lighter than the XT5. But despite the differences in size, weight, and engine type, both the XT4 and XT5 have equal maximum towing capacities of 3,500 pounds (or 1,587 kilos).
Interior
Inside, the 2019 Cadillac XT4 seats five in a 2/3 seating configuration, just like the XT5. Surprisingly, the XT4 has more front and rear headroom than the XT5. Though the XT4 has less front legroom than that of the XT5, its rear legroom is equal.
Cargo Capacity
It’s perhaps in the cargo department that the difference between the two Cadillac SUVs is most notable: the XT4 has significantly less cargo capacity than the XT5 – both behind the rear seats and behind the first row, when the rear seats are folded.
See the data for yourself, in both metric and imperial forms, in the tables below.
Dimensional Comparison - Cadillac XT4 vs Cadillac XT5 - Imperial
| Dimension | Cadillac XT4 | Cadillac XT5 | + / - XT4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase (in): | 109.4 | 112.5 | -3.1 |
| Length (in): | 181.1 | 189.5 | -8.4 |
| Width (in): | 74.1 | 75 | -0.9 |
| Height (in): | 64.1 | 66 | -1.9 |
| Passenger seating capacity (front/rear): | 2/3 | 2/3 | Equal |
| Front headroom (in): | 39.4 | 38.4 | +1.0 |
| Rear headroom (in): | 38.3 | 36 | +2.3 |
| Front legroom (in): | 40.4 (44.1 max) | 41.2 | -0.8 |
| Rear legroom (in): | 39.5 | 39.5 | Equal |
| Cargo volume behind second row (cu ft): | 22.5 | 30 | -7.5 |
| Cargo volume with second row folded (cu ft): | 48.9 | 63 | -14.1 |
| Curb weight (lbs): | 3660 | 3985 | -325.0 |
| Max towing capacity (lbs): | 3500 | 3500 | Equal |
Metric Table
Dimensional Comparison - 2019 Cadillac XT4 vs 2018 Cadillac XT5 - Metric
| Dimension | 2019 Cadillac XT4 | 2018 Cadillac XT5 | + / - XT4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase (mm): | 2779 | 2858 | -79 |
| Length (mm): | 4599 | 4813 | -214 |
| Width (mm): | 1881 | 1905 | -24 |
| Height (mm): | 1627 | 1676 | -49 |
| Passenger seating capacity (front/rear): | 2/3 | 2/3 | Equal |
| Front headroom (mm): | 1000 | 975 | +25 |
| Rear headroom (mm): | 973 | 914 | +59 |
| Front legroom (mm): | 1026 (1121 max) | 1046 | -20 |
| Rear legroom (mm): | 1004 | 1003 | Equal |
| Cargo volume behind second row (liters): | 637 | 849 | -212 |
| Cargo volume with second row folded (liters): | 1384 | 1784 | -400 |
| Curb weight (kg): | 1660 | 1808 | -148 |
| Max towing capacity (kg): | 1587 | 1587 | Equal |
About The Numbers
- Dimensional figures provided by Cadillac
- XT4 numbers details:
- Preliminary and are subject to change
- Width excludes outside rearview mirrors
- Weight used is estimated and for FWD Luxury (base) model
- Height includes roof rails
- Towing capacity figures include available towing package
- XT5 numbers details:
- Weight used is for XT5 FWD model (base)
Raymond Ramirez
The new XT4 will take away some of the XT5 sales, but there are buyers who will prefer the XT5 instead for its greater dimensions and cargo area. I would prefer the XT4 if Cadillac will offer a hybrid or PHEV version soon.
Felix
Perhaps that’s why they only offer the low HP 2.0 in the XT4 to discuroge people from choosing the XT4 over the XT5. With the exterior and interior dimensions being so close and the difference in price I think I would choose the XT4 over the XT5. Especially with the price difference.
Al Erick
The start / stop feature on my brand new XT5 is driving us nuts. Its awkward and we feel very unsafe.
We have had our XT5 for 4 months and it will be gone ASAP.