Global EV Comparison: Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron S vs Cadillac Optiq V
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General Info
The Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron (2025-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €96200. Although the Cadillac Optiq V (2025-…) has been announced, it is not yet in production and will not be available for sale in Europe.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron S | Cadillac Optiq V |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2025-… | 2025-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Announced |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | USA |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €96200 | - Price Europe (New) |
| GCC Score | 7.7 | 6.8 |
Range and Efficiency
The Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron (2025-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Cadillac Optiq V (2025-…).
| Property | Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron S | Cadillac Optiq V |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 443 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 607 km | - Range (WLTP) |
| Range (GCC) | 516 km | 421 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 100 kWh | 89 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 94.9 kWh | 85 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 18.4 kWh/100 km | 20.2 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.44 km/kWh | 4.95 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 8.1 | 6.3 |
Charging
The Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron (2025-…) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the Cadillac Optiq V (2025-…) relies on a standard 400-volt system.
The Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron (2025-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 270 kW, while the Cadillac Optiq V (2025-…) maxes out at 150 kW.
The Cadillac Optiq V (2025-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11.5 kW, whereas the Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron (2025-…) is limited to 11 kW.
| Property | Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron S | Cadillac Optiq V |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11.5 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 270 kW | 150 kW |
| Architecture | 800 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | Tesla (NACS) |
| Charging Score | 8.4 | 6.9 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The Cadillac Optiq V (2025-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron S | Cadillac Optiq V |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | IM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 380 kW | 387 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 510 hp | 519 hp |
| Motor Torque | 855 Nm | 880 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.3 s | 3.7 s |
| Top Speed | 230 km/h | 182 km/h |
| Performance Score | 6.8 | 6.5 |
Dimensions
The Cadillac Optiq V (2025-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron S | Cadillac Optiq V |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4771 mm | 4820 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2193 mm | 2126 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1939 mm | - Width (w/o Mirrors) |
| Height | 1665 mm | 1644 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2889 mm | 2954 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Cadillac Optiq 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 SQ6 Sportback e-tron (2025-…), but the Cadillac Optiq V (2025-…) doesn’t have one.
The Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron (2025-…) has a towing capacity of up to 2400 kg, whereas the Cadillac Optiq V (2025-…) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.
| Property | Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron S | Cadillac Optiq V |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2400 kg | 2470 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 511 l | 744 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1373 l | 1603 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 64 l | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 2400 kg | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.6 | 7 |
