Compare the2023 Ford EdgeVS 2023 Cadillac XT5

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Towing
Ergonomics
Economic Advantages
Recommendations

Safety

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For enhanced safety, the front and rear seat shoulder belts of the Ford Edge have pretensioners to tighten the seatbelts and eliminate dangerous slack in the event of a collision and force limiters to limit the pressure the belts will exert on the passengers. The Cadillac XT5 doesn’t offer pretensioners for its rear seat belts.

The Ford Edge has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags helps prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The XT5 doesn’t offer a front passenger side knee airbag.

The Edge has standard Post Collision Braking, which automatically apply the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The XT5 doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, All-Wheel Drive is standard on the Edge. But it costs extra on the XT5.

The Edge has a standard blind spot warning system which uses sensors to alert the driver to objects in the vehicle’s blind spots where the side view mirrors don’t reveal them. Only the XT5 Premium Luxury/Sport offers a blind spot warning system.

To help make backing out of a parking space safer, the Edge has a standard rear cross-path warning system, which uses sensors in the rear bumper to alert the driver to vehicles approaching from the side, helping the driver avoid collisions. Only the XT5 Premium Luxury/Sport has a rear cross-path warning system.

The Edge’s driver alert monitor detects an inattentive driver then sounds a warning and suggests a break. According to the NHTSA, drivers who fall asleep cause about 100,000 crashes and 1500 deaths a year. The XT5 doesn’t offer a driver alert monitor.

Both the Edge and the XT5 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, height adjustable front shoulder belts, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras and available front and rear parking sensors.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Ford Edge is safer than the Cadillac XT5:

	Edge	XT5
	Driver
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Neck Injury Risk	22.4%	24%
	Passenger
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	282	287
Chest Compression	.4 inches	.6 inches
Neck Injury Risk	35.2%	37%
Neck Compression	44 lbs.	53 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Ford Edge is safer than the Cadillac XT5:

	Edge	XT5
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	84	112
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	103	183
Spine Acceleration	41 G’s	43 G’s
Hip Force	635 lbs.	825 lbs.
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	257	399
Spine Acceleration	38 G’s	39 G’s
Hip Force	425 lbs.	799 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

For its top level performance in IIHS driver and passenger-side small overlap frontal, moderate overlap frontal, side impact, roof strength and head restraint tests, its standard vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention system, its standard vehicle-to-pedestrian front crash prevention system, and its available headlight’s “Acceptable” rating, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety grants the Edge the rating of “Top Safety Pick” for 2022, a rating granted to only 175 vehicles tested by the IIHS. The XT5 last would have qualified as a “Top Safety Pick” in 2017.

Warranty

There are over 5 times as many Ford dealers as there are Cadillac dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Edge’s warranty.

Reliability

The Edge has a standard “limp home system” to keep drivers from being stranded if most or all of the engine’s coolant is lost. The engine will run on only half of its cylinders at a time, reduce its power and light a warning lamp on the dashboard so the driver can get to a service station for repairs. The XT5 doesn’t offer a lost coolant limp home mode, so a coolant leak could strand you or seriously damage the truck’s engine.

To reliably power the ignition and other systems and to recharge the battery, the Edge has a standard 175-amp alternator. The XT5’s standard 170-amp alternator and largest (V6 without Towing Package) 155-amp alternator aren’t as powerful.

To reliably start during all conditions and help handle large electrical loads, the Edge has a standard 760-amp battery. The XT5’s 730-amp battery isn’t as powerful.

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the Edge’s reliability 14 points higher than the XT5.

Engine

The Edge’s standard 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder produces 15 more horsepower (250 vs. 235) and 22 lbs.-ft. more torque (280 vs. 258) than the XT5’s standard 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder. The Edge’s 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder produces 9 lbs.-ft. more torque (280 vs. 271) than the XT5’s optional 3.6 DOHC V6. The Edge ST’s standard 2.7 turbo V6 produces 25 more horsepower (335 vs. 310) and 109 lbs.-ft. more torque (380 vs. 271) than the XT5’s optional 3.6 DOHC V6.

As tested in Motor Trend the Edge ST 2.7 turbo V6 is faster than the Cadillac XT5 V6:

	Edge	XT5
Zero to 60 MPH	6.1 sec	6.5 sec
Quarter Mile	14.7 sec	15.1 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	93.4 MPH	92.6 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the Edge gets better mileage than the XT5:

			MPG
Edge
	AWD	2.7 turbo V6	19 city/25 hwy
		2.0 turbo 4-cyl.	21 city/28 hwy
XT5
	FWD	3.6 DOHC V6	19 city/26 hwy
	AWD	3.6 DOHC V6	18 city/25 hwy
		2.0 turbo 4-cyl.	21 city/27 hwy

Brakes and Stopping

The Edge stops much shorter than the XT5:

	Edge	XT5
60 to 0 MPH	108 feet	128 feet	Motor Trend

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the Edge has larger standard tires than the XT5 (245/60R18 vs. 235/65R18). The Edge ST’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the XT5 (265/40R21 vs. 235/65R18).

The Edge SE/SEL’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 60 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the XT5’s standard 65 series tires. The Edge ST’s optional tires have a lower 40 series profile than the XT5’s optional 55 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Edge ST offers optional 21-inch wheels. The XT5’s largest wheels are only 20-inches.

Suspension and Handling

The Edge’s drift compensation steering can automatically compensate for road conditions which would cause the vehicle to drift from side to side, helping the driver to keep the vehicle straight more easily. The XT5 doesn’t offer drift compensation steering.

The Edge ST handles at .88 G’s, while the XT5 pulls only .81 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The Edge ST executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.1 seconds quicker than the XT5 AWD (26 seconds @ .7 average G’s vs. 27.1 seconds @ .65 average G’s).

For greater off-road capability the Edge has a greater minimum ground clearance than the XT5 (8 vs. 7.8 inches), allowing the Edge to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The Edge ST’s minimum ground clearance is .4 inch higher than on the XT5 (8.2 vs. 7.8 inches).

Chassis

The Edge ST uses computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The XT5 doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

As tested by Car and Driver, the interior of the Edge Titanium is quieter than the XT5 AWD:

	Edge	XT5
At idle	37 dB	44 dB
Full-Throttle	68 dB	77 dB
70 MPH Cruising	65 dB	68 dB

Passenger Space

The Edge has 9.4 cubic feet more passenger volume than the XT5 (113.9 vs. 104.5).

The Edge has .5 inches more front headroom, 1.4 inches more front legroom, 2 inches more front shoulder room, 1.9 inches more rear headroom, 1.6 inches more rear legroom, 2.7 inches more rear hip room and 4.2 inches more rear shoulder room than the XT5.

The front step up height for the Edge is 1 inches lower than the XT5 (17.5” vs. 18.5”). The Edge’s rear step up height is 2 inches lower than the XT5’s (18” vs. 20”).

Cargo Capacity

The Edge has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the XT5 with its rear seat up (39.2 vs. 30.2 cubic feet). The Edge has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the XT5 with its rear seat folded (73.4 vs. 63 cubic feet).

A low lift-over cargo hatch design makes loading and unloading the Edge easier. The Edge’s cargo hatch lift-over height is 29.6 inches, while the XT5’s liftover is 30.9 inches.

The Edge’s cargo area is larger than the XT5’s in almost every dimension:

	Edge	XT5
Length to seat (2nd/1st)	41.7”/74.8”	41.5”/75”
Max Width	63.3”	51”
Min Width	45.3”	41.6”
Height	34.5”	30”

Towing

The Edge’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the XT5’s (1500 vs. 1000 pounds).

The Edge ST can be flat towed on all four wheels (dinghy towed), allowing recreational vehicle owners to bring it with them on the road. When they reach their destination, the Edge can be unhitched and driven around locally. The XT5 can’t be towed flat on the ground.

Ergonomics

The Edge’s standard speed-sensitive wipers speed up when the vehicle does, so that the driver doesn’t have to continually adjust the speed of the wipers. The XT5’s standard manually variable intermittent wipers have to be constantly adjusted.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) conducts detailed tests on headlights for their range both straight ahead and in curves and to be certain they don’t exceed acceptable amounts of glare to oncoming drivers. The Edge’s available headlights were rated “Acceptable” by the IIHS, while the XT5’s headlights are rated “Marginal.”

The XT5’s cornering lamps activate a lamp on the front corner when the turn signal is activated. The Edge Titanium/ST’s optional adaptive cornering lights turn the actual headlight unit up to several degrees, depending on steering wheel angle and vehicle speed. This lights a significant distance into corners at any speed.

The Edge (except SE) offers an optional 115-volt a/c outlet on the center console, allowing you to recharge a laptop or run small household appliances without special adapters that can break or get misplaced. The XT5 doesn’t offer a house-current electrical outlet.

Economic Advantages

The Edge will cost the buyer less in the long run because of its superior resale value. The IntelliChoice estimates that the Edge will retain 48.21% to 53.65% of its original price after five years, while the XT5 only retains 42.02% to 43.14%.

According to The Car Book by Jack Gillis, the Edge is less expensive to operate than the XT5 because it costs $400 less to do the manufacturer’s suggested maintenance for 50,000 miles. Typical repairs cost much less on the Edge than the XT5, including $227 less for a water pump, $119 less for a muffler, $244 less for a starter, $202 less for fuel injection and $46 less for a timing belt/chain.

IntelliChoice estimates that five-year ownership costs (depreciation, financing, insurance, fuel, fees, repairs and maintenance) for the Ford Edge will be $9425 to $12908 less than for the Cadillac XT5.

Recommendations

The Ford Edge has won recognition from these important consumer publications:

	Edge	XT5
Consumer Reports® Recommends	TRUE	TRUE
Car Book “Best Bet”	TRUE	FALSE

The Ford Edge outsold the Cadillac XT5 by over three to one during 2022.