For a midsize luxury SUV, the 2020 Cadillac XT4 offers a little more than other luxury SUVs, with its spacious, modern interior and an impressive technology interface. You’ll enjoy your ride as you go around town, maneuvering in and out of parking spaces with ease. Let’s compare it to the 2020 BMW X1 and you make the choice. Stop by Reliable Cadillac we will take good care of you.
Design
The 2020 Cadillac XT4 seats five people in two rows, and offers class-leading legroom in its second row. Its expansive back seat is larger than most in its class, with plenty of head- and leg-room for adults. It features 22.5 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seat and 48.9 cubic feet of space folding down the 60/40 split rear seat. The front seats are supportive and comfortable and offer good visibility on the road. It comes standard with synthetic leather upholstery, an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, a six-way power-adjustable passenger seat, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. The XT4 offers plenty of upgraded options including genuine leather upholstery and heated and massaging front seats. Three distinctive trims will suit your needs and personality: Luxury, Premium Luxury, and Sport.
The 2020 BMW X1 has seating for five, but realistically it seats four with its narrow rear middle seat. It comes standard with synthetic leather upholstery, eight-way power-adjustable front seats, and a leather-wrapped sport steering wheel. The front seats are comfortable and supportive and the rear seats are sufficient for two passengers. Driving position is great, although the steering-wheel adjustments could use more range of motion. Optional features include genuine leather upholstery, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and a sliding and reclining rear seat. The X1 has 27.1 cubic feet of cargo space behind its rear seat and 58.7 cubic feet with the second row folded down and offers a standard power liftgate. The X1 comes in two main models: the front-wheel-drive sDrive28i and the all-wheel-drive xDrive28i.
Safety and Tech
The Cadillac XT4 offers numerous advanced safety features including forward automatic emergency braking, forward collision alert, front pedestrian braking, rear parking sensors, a rearview camera, safety alert seat, and Teen Driver system. It also offers a long list of optional safety features; such as, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, reverse automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, and rain-sensing windshield wipers. The XT4 features an easy-to-use infotainment system that comes with a crisp, responsive, 8-inch touch screen that includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It also comes standard with a seven-speaker stereo, four USB ports, Bluetooth, HD Radio, satellite radio, and a Wi-Fi hot spot. For your convenience, a dual-zone automatic climate control, proximity keyless entry, and remote start are standard.
The X1 comes standard with BMW’s Active Driving Assistant that includes forward collision warning, pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, speed limit recognition, and automatic high-beam headlights. Its standard infotainment system has a slow reacting interface and isn’t too exciting. It comes with an 8.8-inch touch screen, with navigation and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration. Android Auto is not available, but optional upgrades include satellite radio, a 12-speaker Harman Kardon surround-sound stereo, and a Wi-Fi hotspot.
Power, Fuel, and Price
The XT4 has great power and performance. It comes with a 237-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and is paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission that delivers a smooth ride. Its turbocharger will provide an extra boost with peppy acceleration. The XT4 gets a respectable 24/30 mpg in the city and on the highway. Starting price for this luxury SUV is an affordable $35,695 for the base trim and ranges to $39,795 for the Luxury and Sport trims.
Every X1 comes with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 228 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. It’s standard eight-speed automatic transmission handles well and shifts smoothly. Fuel economy ratings feature 24/33 mpg in the city and on the highway. Pricing starts at $35,200 for the front-wheel-drive sDrive28i and $37,200 for the xDrive28i. With each model, you can add the M Sport Design package for $4,650, genuine leather upholstery for $1,450, and the Convenience package for $2,550 – all adding more features to your package.
Overall
Cadillac is always a good choice in a luxury vehicle. It’s comfortable ride, class leading space, and an impressive number of standard features; as well as, a power-boost performance makes this midsize SUV a great choice.