Global EV Comparison: Cadillac Lyriq V vs Audi e-tron S
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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 S (2020-2022) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €41590 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Cadillac Lyriq V | Audi e-tron S |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2025-… | 2020-2022 |
| Current Status | Announced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | USA | Belgium, China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | €41590 |
| GCC Score | 7.1 | 6.3 |
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 S (2020-2022).
| Property | Cadillac Lyriq V | Audi e-tron S |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 459 km | 335 km |
| Range (WLTP) | - Range (WLTP) | 374 km |
| Range (GCC) | 436 km | 315 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 106 kWh | 95 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 102 kWh | 86.5 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 23.4 kWh/100 km | 27.5 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.27 km/kWh | 3.64 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 5.5 | 3.1 |
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 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 S (2020-2022) is limited to 11 kW.
| Property | Cadillac Lyriq V | Audi e-tron S |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 22 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 190 kW | 155 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 8 | 6.7 |
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 | Cadillac Lyriq V | Audi e-tron S |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | IM (front), 2 IM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 458 kW | 370 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 615 hp | 496 hp |
| Motor Torque | 880 Nm | 973 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.5 s | 4.5 s |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Performance Score | 7 | 6.6 |
Dimensions
The Cadillac Lyriq V (2025-…) and Audi e-tron S (2020-2022) are about the same size.
The Cadillac Lyriq V (2025-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Cadillac Lyriq V | Audi e-tron S |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4820 mm | 4902 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2207 mm | 2189 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1977 mm | 1976 mm |
| Height | 1627 mm | 1629 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3094 mm | 2928 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 S (2020-2022), but the Cadillac Lyriq V (2025-…) doesn’t have one.
The Audi e-tron S (2020-2022) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Cadillac Lyriq V (2025-…).
| Property | Cadillac Lyriq V | Audi e-tron S |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2713 kg | 2730 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 793 l | 660 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1722 l | 1655 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 50 l |
| Towing Capacity | 1587 kg | 1800 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.4 | 7.7 |
