Global EV Comparison: Cadillac Lyriq AWD vs Audi Q8 e-tron S
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Cadillac Lyriq AWD (2022-…) has a starting price of €79000, compared to the Audi SQ8 e-tron (2023-…), which starts at €98100.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Cadillac Lyriq AWD | Audi Q8 e-tron S |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2022-… | 2023-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | USA, China | Belgium, China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €79000 | €98100 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €75900 | €81450 |
| GCC Score | 7.2 | 6.3 |
Range and Efficiency
Even though the Audi SQ8 e-tron (2023-…) has a larger battery, the Cadillac Lyriq AWD (2022-…) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.
| Property | Cadillac Lyriq AWD | Audi Q8 e-tron S |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 513 km | 407 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 530 km | 458 km |
| Range (GCC) | 469 km | 383 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 106 kWh | 114 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 102 kWh | 106 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 21.7 kWh/100 km | 27.7 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.6 km/kWh | 3.61 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.4 | 3.8 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Cadillac Lyriq AWD (2022-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 190 kW, while the Audi SQ8 e-tron (2023-…) maxes out at 170 kW.
The Cadillac Lyriq AWD (2022-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the Audi SQ8 e-tron (2023-…) is limited to 11 kW.
| Property | Cadillac Lyriq AWD | Audi Q8 e-tron S |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 22 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 190 kW | 170 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 8 | 6.8 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
Although the Cadillac Lyriq AWD (2022-…) has more power, the Audi SQ8 e-tron (2023-…) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.
| Property | Cadillac Lyriq AWD | Audi Q8 e-tron S |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | IM (front), 2 IM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 373 kW | 370 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 500 hp | 496 hp |
| Motor Torque | 610 Nm | 973 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.3 s | 4.5 s |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Performance Score | 5.9 | 6.6 |
Dimensions
The Cadillac Lyriq AWD (2022-…) and Audi SQ8 e-tron (2023-…) are about the same size.
The Cadillac Lyriq AWD (2022-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Cadillac Lyriq AWD | Audi Q8 e-tron S |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5005 mm | 4915 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2207 mm | 2189 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1977 mm | 1976 mm |
| Height | 1623 mm | 1631 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3094 mm | 2928 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Cadillac Lyriq AWD (2022-…) 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 SQ8 e-tron (2023-…), but the Cadillac Lyriq AWD (2022-…) doesn’t have one.
The Audi SQ8 e-tron (2023-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Cadillac Lyriq AWD (2022-…).
| Property | Cadillac Lyriq AWD | Audi Q8 e-tron S |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2774 kg | 2725 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 793 l | 569 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1722 l | 1637 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 62 l |
| Towing Capacity | 1587 kg | 1800 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.8 | 7.7 |
