Global EV Comparison: Audi e-tron Sportback S vs Cadillac Lyriq V
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General Info
Although the Cadillac Lyriq V (2025-…) has been announced, it is not yet in production and will not be available for sale in Europe. The Audi e-tron Sportback S (2020-2022) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €45890 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Audi e-tron Sportback S | Cadillac Lyriq V |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2020-2022 | 2025-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Announced |
| Country of Manufacture | Belgium, China | USA |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | USA |
| Price Europe (Used) | €45890 | - Price Europe (Used) |
| GCC Score | 6.2 | 7.1 |
Range and Efficiency
The Cadillac Lyriq V (2025-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Audi e-tron Sportback S (2020-2022).
| Property | Audi e-tron Sportback S | Cadillac Lyriq V |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 341 km | 459 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 380 km | - Range (WLTP) |
| Range (GCC) | 320 km | 436 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 95 kWh | 106 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 86.5 kWh | 102 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 27 kWh/100 km | 23.4 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.7 km/kWh | 4.27 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 3.2 | 5.5 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Cadillac Lyriq V (2025-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 190 kW, while the Audi e-tron Sportback S (2020-2022) maxes out at 155 kW.
The Cadillac Lyriq V (2025-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the Audi e-tron Sportback S (2020-2022) is limited to 11 kW.
| Property | Audi e-tron Sportback S | Cadillac Lyriq V |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 22 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 155 kW | 190 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.7 | 8 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The Cadillac Lyriq V (2025-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Audi e-tron Sportback S | Cadillac Lyriq V |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | IM (front), 2 IM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 370 kW | 458 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 496 hp | 615 hp |
| Motor Torque | 973 Nm | 880 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.5 s | 3.5 s |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Performance Score | 6.6 | 7 |
Dimensions
The Audi e-tron Sportback S (2020-2022) and Cadillac Lyriq V (2025-…) are about the same size.
The Cadillac Lyriq V (2025-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Audi e-tron Sportback S | Cadillac Lyriq V |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4902 mm | 4820 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2189 mm | 2207 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1976 mm | 1977 mm |
| Height | 1615 mm | 1627 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2928 mm | 3094 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Cadillac Lyriq V (2025-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Audi e-tron Sportback S (2020-2022), but the Cadillac Lyriq V (2025-…) doesn’t have one.
The Audi e-tron Sportback S (2020-2022) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Cadillac Lyriq V (2025-…).
| Property | Audi e-tron Sportback S | Cadillac Lyriq V |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2695 kg | 2713 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 615 l | 793 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1594 l | 1722 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 60 l | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 1800 kg | 1587 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.5 | 7.4 |
