Comparison

Cadillac Lyriq vs Cadillac Vistiq

LYRIQ vs Standard: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.

Best range Cadillac Lyriq 326 mi vs 305 mi
Best value Cadillac Lyriq $59,400 vs $77,500
Faster charging Cadillac Vistiq 33 min vs 40 min
5-yr energy Cadillac Lyriq $5,700 vs $6,050

Winner by category

6 categories compared
Range winner
Cadillac Lyriq
326 mi vs 305 mi
Value winner
Cadillac Lyriq
$182/mi vs $254/mi
Charging winner
Cadillac Vistiq
33 min vs 40 min
Efficiency winner
Cadillac Lyriq
368 Wh/mi vs 390 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Cadillac Vistiq
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Cadillac Vistiq
3.7 s vs 5.8 s

Side-by-side comparison

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Side-by-side comparison of Cadillac Lyriq and Cadillac Vistiq
Spec Cadillac Lyriq Cadillac Vistiq
Trim used LYRIQ Standard
MSRP (USD) $59,400 (better) $77,500
Range 326 mi (better) 305 mi
Efficiency 368 Wh/mi • 2.72 mi/kWh (better) 390 Wh/mi • 2.56 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 102 kWh 107.5 kWh (better)
Seats 5 7 (better)
Drivetrain RWD AWD
Body type SUV SUV
DC max 190 kW 190 kW
AC max 12 kW 12 kW
10–80% (DC) 40 min 33 min (better)
Roadtrip score 64.7 72.5 (better)
Miles added (15 min est.) 73 mi 88 mi (better)
USD per mile of range 182 $/mi (better) 254 $/mi
0–60 mph 5.8 s 3.7 s (better)
Top speed 118 mph 131 mph (better)
Cargo 28 cu ft (better) 15 cu ft
Tow rating 3,501 lb 5,000 lb (better)

Pick the Cadillac Lyriq if…

  • You want the lower price: $59,400 vs $77,500 to start, $18,100 less.
  • You want lower running costs: about $5,700 vs $6,050 in energy over 5 years.
  • You haul gear: 28 vs 15 cu ft of listed cargo space.

Pick the Cadillac Vistiq if…

  • You need 7 seats (vs 5).
  • You tow: rated for 5,000 lb vs 3,501 lb.
  • You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 3.7 vs 5.8 seconds.

5-year energy cost: Cadillac Lyriq vs Cadillac Vistiq

Charging mixCadillac LyriqCadillac Vistiq
Efficiency368 Wh/mi390 Wh/mi
All home charging$4,150$4,400
80% home, 20% public DC$5,700$6,050
All public DC fast charging$11,800$12,500

60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.

500-mile road trip: charging stops

Cadillac LyriqCadillac Vistiq
First leg (90% to 10%)222 mi207 mi
Each leg after a 10-80% stop194 mi181 mi
Fast-charge stops22
Time spent chargingabout 80 minabout 65 min
DC portCCS1CCS1

Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.

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