Comparison

Cadillac Vistiq vs Tesla Model X

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

Best range Tesla Model X 352 mi vs 305 mi
Best value Cadillac Vistiq $77,500 vs $114,990
Faster charging Tesla Model X 31 min vs 33 min
5-yr energy Tesla Model X $6,050 vs $4,950

Winner by category

6 categories compared
Range winner
Tesla Model X
352 mi vs 305 mi
Value winner
Cadillac Vistiq
$254/mi vs $327/mi
Charging winner
Tesla Model X
31 min vs 33 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model X
320 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 3.8 s

Side-by-side comparison

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Side-by-side comparison of Cadillac Vistiq and Tesla Model X
Spec Cadillac Vistiq Tesla Model X
Trim used Standard Model X
MSRP (USD) $77,500 (better) $114,990
Range 305 mi 352 mi (better)
Efficiency 390 Wh/mi • 2.56 mi/kWh 320 Wh/mi • 3.13 mi/kWh (better)
Battery (usable) 107.5 kWh (better) 96 kWh
Seats 7 (better) 6
Drivetrain AWD AWD
Body type SUV SUV
DC max 190 kW 250 kW (better)
AC max 12 kW (better) 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 33 min 31 min (better)
Roadtrip score 72.5 82.9 (better)
Miles added (15 min est.) 88 mi 102 mi (better)
USD per mile of range 254 $/mi (better) 327 $/mi
0–60 mph 3.7 s (better) 3.8 s
Top speed 131 mph 155 mph (better)
Cargo 15 cu ft 25 cu ft (better)
Tow rating 5,000 lb (better) 4,960 lb

Pick the Cadillac Vistiq if…

  • You want the lower price: $77,500 vs $114,990 to start, $37,490 less.
  • You need 7 seats (vs 6).

Pick the Tesla Model X if…

  • You drive long days: 352 vs 305 miles of rated range.
  • You want lower running costs: about $4,950 vs $6,050 in energy over 5 years.
  • You haul gear: 25 vs 15 cu ft of listed cargo space.
  • You want to use Tesla Superchargers without an adapter: it has a native NACS port.

Availability: Tesla Model X production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock.

5-year energy cost: Cadillac Vistiq vs Tesla Model X

Charging mixCadillac VistiqTesla Model X
Efficiency390 Wh/mi320 Wh/mi
All home charging$4,400$3,650
80% home, 20% public DC$6,050$4,950
All public DC fast charging$12,500$10,250

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 VistiqTesla Model X
First leg (90% to 10%)207 mi239 mi
Each leg after a 10-80% stop181 mi209 mi
Fast-charge stops22
Time spent chargingabout 65 minabout 60 min
DC portCCS1NACS

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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