Compare the2026 Cadillac XT5VS 2026 Lincoln Corsair

The XT5 (except Luxury’s) optional pre-crash front seatbelts will tighten automatically in the event the vehicle detects an impending crash, improving protection against injury significantly. The Corsair doesn’t offer pre-crash pretensioners.

The Cadillac XT5 comes with a standard HD Surround Vision with a rear camera washer to provide all-weather visibility, regardless of road dirt or grime, while the Lincoln Corsair doesn’t offer a camera washer, requiring manual cleaning.

Both the XT5 and the Corsair have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, front wheel drive, height adjustable front shoulder belts, 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 Lincoln Corsair:

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, results indicate that the Cadillac XT5 is safer than the Lincoln Corsair:

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

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

There are over 18 percent more Cadillac dealers than there are Lincoln dealers, which makes it easier should you ever need service under the XT5’s warranty.

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 XT5’s reliability 14 points higher than the Corsair.

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

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Cadillac vehicles are better in initial quality than Lincoln vehicles. With 6 fewer problems per 100 vehicles, JD Power ranks Cadillac higher than Lincoln.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Cadillac vehicles are more reliable than Lincoln vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Cadillac above average in long-term dependability. With 33 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Lincoln is rated below average.

The XT5’s optional 3.6 DOHC V6 produces 44 more horsepower (310 vs. 266) than the Corsair Grand Touring’s standard 2.5 DOHC 4-cylinder hybrid.

As tested in Motor Trend the Cadillac XT5 V6 is faster than the Lincoln Corsair turbo 4 cyl.:

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

The XT5 FWD’s standard fuel tank has 8.3 gallons more fuel capacity than the Corsair Grand Touring’s standard fuel tank (19.4 vs. 11.1 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups. The XT5 AWD’s standard fuel tank has 4.8 gallons more fuel capacity than the Corsair’s standard fuel tank (21.7 vs. 16.9 gallons).

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 Corsair.

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

The XT5’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the Corsair are solid, not vented.

The XT5 stops much shorter than the Corsair:

For better traction, the XT5 has larger tires than the Corsair (235/65R18 vs. 225/60R18).

The Cadillac XT5’s wheels have 6 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Lincoln Corsair only has 5 wheel lugs per wheel.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the XT5’s wheelbase is 5.8 inches longer than on the Corsair (112.5 inches vs. 106.7 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the XT5 is 2.2 inches wider in the front and 1.4 inches wider in the rear than on the Corsair.

The XT5 AWD handles at .84 G’s, while the Corsair Reserve AWD pulls only .83 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The XT5 executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver quicker than the Corsair Premiere AWD (27 seconds @ .65 average G’s vs. 27.7 seconds @ .67 average G’s).

The XT5 has .2 inches more front headroom, .5 inches more front hip room, 1.2 inches more front shoulder room, .4 inches more rear legroom and 4 inches more rear hip room than the Corsair.

The XT5 has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the Corsair with its rear seat up (30 vs. 27.6 cubic feet). The XT5 has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the Corsair with its rear seat folded (63 vs. 57.6 cubic feet).

Maximum trailer towing in the Lincoln Corsair is limited to 3000 pounds. The XT5 offers up to a 3500 lbs. towing capacity.

The XT5’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The Corsair does not have an oil pressure gauge.

When the XT5 Premium Luxury/Sport is put in reverse, both rearview mirrors tilt from their original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirrors into their original positions. The Corsair’s mirrors don’t automatically adjust for backing.

The Cadillac XT5 has a standard Homelink wireless remote control system for garage door operation and device management, conveniently located on the overhead console. Homelink® eliminates the need for separate garage door openers and associated risks of losing, breaking, or having dead batteries. Lincoln charges extra for Homelink® on the Corsair.

According to The Car Book by Jack Gillis, the XT5 is less expensive to operate than the Corsair because typical repairs cost much less on the XT5 than the Corsair, including $51 less for front brake pads, $9 less for a starter, $223 less for a fuel pump, $112 less for front struts and $408 less for a power steering pump.

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