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Audi A5 Sportback vs Cadillac Lyriq comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 646 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 71,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or Cadillac Lyriq?

Audi A5 Sportback vs Cadillac Lyriq: Key differences

Audi A5 Sportback

  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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Cadillac Lyriq

  • very slightly more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A5 Sportback

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A5 Sportback is considerably cheaper – starting at 40,200 £ , while the Cadillac Lyriq costs 71,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,942 £.

As for electric range, the Cadillac Lyriq offers considerably more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 420 km more than the Audi A5 Sportback.

Lyriq

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Cadillac Lyriq offers very slightly more power – delivering 646 HP compared to 639 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Cadillac Lyriq is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Audi A5 Sportback takes 3.7 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Cadillac Lyriq delivers very slightly more torque with 880 Nm compared to 825 Nm. That’s about 55 Nm more.

A5 Sportback

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A5 Sportback is substantially lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 2,774 kg. The difference is around 1,004 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Cadillac Lyriq offers clearly more boot space – 588 L compared to 445 L. That’s a difference of about 143 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Sportback carries moderately more – 530 kg compared to 426 kg. That’s a difference of about 104 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Cadillac Lyriq is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £71,100
Lyriq

Cadillac Lyriq

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 528 - 646 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.8 - 22.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 471 - 530 km
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Audi A5 Sportback

The Audi A5 Sportback dresses up sleek coupe proportions with the everyday sense of a practical hatchback, so you get striking looks without the compromises. Behind the wheel it balances poise and comfort with premium trimmings that make daily driving feel a little bit special — ideal for buyers who want style and substance in equal measure.

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The Cadillac Lyriq arrives with bold, angular styling and a striking light signature that gives it real presence on the road without trying too hard. Inside, the Lyriq serves up a calm, tech-heavy cabin with premium touches and a relaxed driving experience that makes switching to electric feel less like a sacrifice and more like a quiet flex.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Price
71,100 - 93,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.8 - 22.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
84 - 110 km
Electric Range
471 - 530 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
45 - 172 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Curb weight
2,774 kg
Trunk capacity
331 - 445 L
Trunk capacity
588 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,977 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 530 kg
Payload
426 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Power HP
528 - 646 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
610 - 880 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
388 - 475 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Cadillac
What drivetrain options does the Audi A5 Sportback have?

The Audi A5 Sportback is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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