Compare the2026 Cadillac XT5VS 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser

For better protection of the passenger compartment, the XT5 uses safety cell construction with a three-dimensional high-strength frame that surrounds the passenger compartment. It provides extra impact protection and a sturdy mounting location for door hardware and side impact beams. The Land Cruiser uses a body-on-frame design, which has no frame members above the floor of the vehicle.

Both the XT5 and the Land Cruiser have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, 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, available all wheel drive, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors and rear cross-path warning.

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

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 post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Cadillac XT5 is safer than the Toyota Land Cruiser:

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

Instrumented handling tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and analysis of its dimensions indicate that the XT5, with its four-star roll-over rating, is 7.7% to 9.5% less likely to roll over than the Land Cruiser, which received a three-star rating.

The XT5 comes with a full 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck. The Land Cruiser’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 14,000 miles sooner.

Cadillac’s powertrain warranty covers the XT5 1 year and 10,000 miles longer than Toyota covers the Land Cruiser. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 6 years or 70,000 miles. Coverage on the Land Cruiser ends after only 5 years or 60,000 miles.

The XT5’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the Land Cruiser’s (6 vs. 5 years).

J.D. Power and Associates rated the XT5 first among midsize premium suvs in their 2025 Initial Quality Study. The Land Cruiser isn’t in the top three in its category.

As tested in Motor Trend the Cadillac XT5 V6 is faster than the Toyota Land Cruiser:

On the EPA test cycle the XT5 gets better mileage than the Land Cruiser:

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the XT5’s fuel efficiency. The Land Cruiser doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

Both the XT5 and Land Cruiser have a standard automatic start/stop engine feature to stop unnecessary fuel waste and pollution at stoplights and heavy traffic. The XT5 has a standard disable switch for the system, so a driver can keep the engine from shutting off when the vehicle stops temporarily.

The XT5 FWD’s standard fuel tank has 1.5 gallons more fuel capacity than the Land Cruiser (19.4 vs. 17.9 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups. The XT5 AWD’s standard fuel tank has 3.8 gallons more fuel capacity than the Land Cruiser (21.7 vs. 17.9 gallons).

The XT5 has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The Land Cruiser doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

A nine-speed automatic is standard on the Cadillac XT5, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only an eight-speed automatic is available for the Land Cruiser.

For better stopping power the XT5’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the Land Cruiser:

The XT5 stops much shorter than the Land Cruiser:

The XT5’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 65 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Land Cruiser 1958’s standard 70 series tires. The XT5’s optional tires have a lower 55 series profile than the Land Cruiser’s optional 60 series tires.

For superior ride and handling, the Cadillac XT5 has fully independent front and rear suspensions. An independent suspension allows the wheels to follow the road at the best angle for gripping the pavement, without compromising ride comfort. The Toyota Land Cruiser has a solid rear axle, with a non-independent rear suspension.

The XT5 offers an available driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads or off-road. The Land Cruiser’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

The XT5 AWD handles at .84 G’s, while the Land Cruiser pulls only .69 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The XT5 executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 2.7 seconds quicker than the Land Cruiser (27 seconds @ .65 average G’s vs. 29.7 seconds @ .55 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the XT5’s turning circle is 1.3 feet tighter than the Land Cruiser’s (38.7 feet vs. 40 feet). The XT5 w/20” wheels’ turning circle is 1 foot tighter than the Land Cruiser’s (39 feet vs. 40 feet).

The Cadillac XT5 may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 1100 to 1450 pounds less than the Toyota Land Cruiser.

The XT5 is 6.8 inches shorter than the Land Cruiser, making the XT5 easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The XT5 is 9.6 inches shorter in height than the Land Cruiser, making the XT5 much easier to wash and garage and drive (lower center of gravity).

Unibody construction lowers the XT5’s center of gravity significantly without reducing ground clearance. This contributes to better on the road handling and better off-road performance and stability. In addition, unibody construction makes the chassis stiffer, improving handling and reducing squeaks and rattles. The Land Cruiser doesn’t use unibody construction, but a body-on-frame design.

The front grille of the XT5 2.0 Turbo uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The Land Cruiser doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

The XT5 has 8.2 inches more front legroom, .7 inches more front hip room and 12.3 inches more rear legroom than the Land Cruiser.

The front step up height for the XT5 is 4.5 inches lower than the Land Cruiser (18.5” vs. 23”). The XT5’s rear step up height is 4.5 inches lower than the Land Cruiser’s (20” vs. 24.5”).

The XT5 has a larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the Land Cruiser with its rear seat folded (63 vs. 55.5 cubic feet).

A low lift-over cargo hatch design makes loading and unloading the XT5 easier. The XT5’s cargo hatch lift-over height is 30.9 inches, while the Land Cruiser’s liftover is 35.6 inches.

Pulling a handle automatically lowers the XT5’s rear seats, to make changing between passengers and cargo easier. The Land Cruiser doesn’t offer automatic folding seats.

To make loading groceries and cargo easier when your hands are full, the XT5 Premium Luxury/Sport’s liftgate can be opened just by waiting momentarily behind the back bumper, leaving your hands completely free. The Land Cruiser doesn’t offer a hands-free gesture to open its liftgate, forcing you to put cargo down if your hands are full.

The XT5 uses gas struts to support the hood for easier service access. The Land Cruiser uses a prop rod to support its heavy hood. It takes two hands to open the hood and set the prop rod, the prop rod gets in the way during maintenance and service, and the prop rod could be knocked out, causing the heavy hood to fall on the person maintaining or servicing the car.

The XT5’s standard Keyless Access allow you to unlock the doors from any outside door handle, open the cargo door, and start the engine, all without removing the key from the pocket or purse. Smart Key System standard on the Land Cruiser doesn’t offer a sensor on the rear doors, so you’ll have to reach a front handle to unlock the rear door.

To help drivers avoid possible obstacles, the XT5 has standard cornering lights to illuminate around corners when the turn signals are activated. The Land Cruiser doesn’t offer cornering lights.

The XT5 Premium Luxury/Sport’s standard rear and side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The Land Cruiser has an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

Both the XT5 and the Land Cruiser have standard heated front seats. The XT5 also offers optional heated rear seats to keep those passengers extremely comfortable in the winter. Heated rear seats aren’t available in the Land Cruiser.

The XT5 Premium Luxury/Sport’s Automatic Parking Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting and stopping automatically, with the driver only responsible for switching from reverse to drive. The Land Cruiser doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

The XT5 is available in both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations. The Land Cruiser doesn’t offer a two-wheel drive configuration.

Consumer Reports® recommends the Cadillac XT5, based on reliability, safety and performance. The Toyota Land Cruiser isn't recommended.