Cargo Behind the Third Row: How the 2027 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV Compare

Packing for a family trip starts with one question: how much fits behind the last row of seats? The 2027 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV both seat seven, yet they answer that question with different numbers. The standard Escalade holds 722 litres behind the third row. The longer Escalade ESV holds 1,175 litres in the same spot.

This guide puts the cargo, passenger and towing figures for both body styles side by side. Every number below applies to the 6.2L V8 with four-wheel drive, the powertrain on the Luxury, Sport, Platinum Luxury and Platinum Sport trims of each model.

At a Glance: 2027 Escalade vs. Escalade ESV

Cargo Room Behind Each Row

The ESV adds 453 litres behind the third row, about 63 per cent more space than the Escalade offers there. That gap holds as the seats fold: the ESV carries 601 litres more behind the second row and 615 litres more behind the front seats.

• Behind the third row: 722 L in the Escalade, 1,175 L in the ESV
• Behind the second row: 2,064 L in the Escalade, 2,665 L in the ESV
• Behind the front seats: 3,412 L in the Escalade, 4,027 L in the ESV

Both models make the space easy to reconfigure. The third-row 60/40 split-folding bench is standard on every trim, and power controls fold or raise it. Each side folds flat on its own, so one side can carry a long item while the other still seats a passenger. The second-row bucket seats are power-release, and they fold flat and tumble forward at the touch of a button.

Cargo accessories are available on both body styles. The integrated cargo liner and vertical cargo net are optional on all four trims of each model. The Escalade also offers the cargo convenience package and the retractable cargo shade as options on every trim, while the ESV offers them on Platinum Luxury and Platinum Sport.

Third-Row Space for Passengers

Rear passengers get generous room in both models. Third-row headroom measures 970 mm in each, and shoulder room comes to 1,592 mm in the Escalade and 1,595 mm in the ESV. Hip room is nearly identical at 1,255 mm and 1,256 mm.

The ESV stretches the third-row legroom to 933 mm, which is 47 mm more than the Escalade’s 886 mm. The second row matches in both models, with 1,060 mm of legroom and 988 mm of headroom. Every trim also includes tri-zone climate control with rear air conditioning and heated outboard second-row seats.

Length, Fuel Tank and Towing

The ESV’s 3,404 mm wheelbase and 5,765 mm overall length are what create its cargo advantage. The Escalade measures 5,383 mm long on a 3,073 mm wheelbase, a shorter footprint for tighter spaces. The ESV also carries a 107 L fuel tank against the Escalade’s 91 L, and both models are rated at 16.6 L/100 km in the city and 13.0 L/100 km on the highway.

Towing stays strong in both. With the standard heavy-duty trailering equipment, the Escalade tows 8,000 lbs (3,629 kg) and the ESV tows 7,900 lbs (3,583 kg). Payload is 916 kg for the Escalade and 897 kg for the ESV. Hitch Guidance, Hitch View and an integrated trailer brake controller come standard on both.

Which Escalade Fits Your Cargo Needs?

Choose the Escalade ESV when the third row will be in use and luggage still needs to ride behind it. Its 1,175 litres behind the third row handle the bags for a full seven-passenger holiday trip, and the extra third-row legroom keeps the back seats comfortable on long drives. Choose the standard Escalade when you want the more compact body and a slightly higher 8,000 lbs (3,629 kg) tow rating, and plan to fold the third row when you need to carry gear.

Experience the Escalade Family at Brossard Cadillac

The surest way to judge cargo room is to load your own luggage. Visit the team at Brossard Cadillac in Brossard to pack the third-row area yourself and compare the Escalade and Escalade ESV in person.