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Audi Q8 vs Cadillac Lyriq comparison

Compare performance (640 HP vs 615 HP), boot space and price (77,300 £ vs 71,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 or Cadillac Lyriq?

Audi Q8 vs Cadillac Lyriq: Key differences

Audi Q8

  • marginally more power
  • visibly lighter
  • marginally more trunk space

Cadillac Lyriq

  • marginally cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h

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

Q8

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.

Cadillac Lyriq is marginally cheaper – starting at 71,100 £ , while the Audi Q8 costs 77,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,172 £.

As for electric range, the Cadillac Lyriq offers clearly more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 450 km more than the Audi Q8.

Lyriq

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi Q8 offers marginally more power – delivering 640 HP compared to 615 HP. That’s roughly 25 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Cadillac Lyriq is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the Audi Q8 takes 3.6 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Cadillac Lyriq delivers very slightly more torque with 880 Nm compared to 850 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

Q8

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi Q8 is visibly lighter – 2,175 kg compared to 2,713 kg. The difference is around 538 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 offers marginally more boot space – 605 L compared to 588 L. That’s a difference of about 17 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 carries noticeably more – 665 kg compared to 487 kg. That’s a difference of about 178 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Cadillac Lyriq is clearly superior overall 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
Cadillac Lyriq

Costs and Consumption

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Audi Q8

The Audi Q8 wraps coupe-like flair around a burly SUV stance, serving up a cabin dressed in premium materials and smart tech that puts comfort and swagger front and center. It’s composed and comfortable on long runs yet happy to play when asked, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want head-turning looks without surrendering everyday practicality.

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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
Cadillac Lyriq

Costs and Consumption

Price
77,300 - 137,100 £
Price
71,100 - 93,300 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
21.8 - 22.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
460 - 530 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
88 - 297 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
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Curb weight
2,713 - 2,774 kg
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Trunk capacity
588 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Width
1,977 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
620 - 665 kg
Payload
426 - 487 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
231 - 640 HP
Power HP
528 - 615 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
610 - 880 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Power kW
388 - 452 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

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