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Audi Q8 e-tron vs Cadillac Lyriq comparison

Compare performance (503 HP vs 615 HP), boot space and price (65,100 £ vs 71,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 e-tron or Cadillac Lyriq?

Audi Q8 e-tron vs Cadillac Lyriq: Key differences

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • barely cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
  • very slightly lighter

Cadillac Lyriq

  • moderately more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space

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

Q8 e-tron

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Audi Q8 e-tron is barely cheaper – starting at 65,100 £ , while the Cadillac Lyriq costs 71,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,085 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Audi Q8 e-tron is slightly more efficient: consuming 19.7 kWh/100km compared to 21.8 kWh/100km for the Cadillac Lyriq. That’s a difference of about 2.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers a bit more range – reaching up to 595 km, about 65 km more than the Cadillac Lyriq.

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 moderately more power – delivering 615 HP compared to 503 HP. That’s roughly 112 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Cadillac Lyriq is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the Audi Q8 e-tron takes 4.5 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 e-tron delivers only slightly more torque with 973 Nm compared to 880 Nm. That’s about 93 Nm more.

Q8 e-tron

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 Q8 e-tron is very slightly lighter – 2,585 kg compared to 2,713 kg. The difference is around 128 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Cadillac Lyriq offers marginally more boot space – 588 L compared to 569 L. That’s a difference of about 19 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 e-tron carries moderately more – 595 kg compared to 487 kg. That’s a difference of about 108 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Cadillac Lyriq is barely 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 - 615 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 21.8 - 22.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 460 - 530 km
Audi Q8 e-tron
Cadillac Lyriq

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Dimensions and Body

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Audi Q8 e-tron

The Audi Q8 e-tron wraps Audi’s usual premium polish into a quiet, composed electric SUV that feels refined and surprisingly effortless to drive. With a spacious, tech-forward cabin and understated road presence, it’s a practical yet stylish choice for buyers who want electric motoring without losing the dignity of a proper luxury SUV.

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Cadillac Lyriq

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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Audi Q8 e-tron
Cadillac Lyriq

Costs and Consumption

Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Price
71,100 - 93,300 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.8 - 22.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
456 - 595 km
Electric Range
460 - 530 km
Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Curb weight
2,713 - 2,774 kg
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Trunk capacity
588 L
Length
4,915 mm
Length
-
Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Width
1,977 mm
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
515 - 595 kg
Payload
426 - 487 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 503 HP
Power HP
528 - 615 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Torque
610 - 880 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Power kW
388 - 452 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Cadillac
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