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Cadillac Lyriq vs Audi Q6 e-tron comparison

Compare performance (615 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (71,100 £ vs 54,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Cadillac Lyriq or Audi Q6 e-tron?

Cadillac Lyriq vs Audi Q6 e-tron: Key differences

Cadillac Lyriq

  • markedly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Audi Q6 e-tron

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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • visibly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Lyriq

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi Q6 e-tron is clearly cheaper – starting at 54,400 £ , while the Cadillac Lyriq costs 71,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,714 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Audi Q6 e-tron is clearly more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 21.8 kWh/100km for the Cadillac Lyriq. That’s a difference of about 6.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi Q6 e-tron offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 668 km, about 138 km more than the Cadillac Lyriq.

Q6 e-tron

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 markedly more power – delivering 615 HP compared to 490 HP. That’s roughly 125 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 Q6 e-tron takes 4.4 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Cadillac Lyriq delivers very slightly more torque with 880 Nm compared to 855 Nm. That’s about 25 Nm more.

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 Q6 e-tron is visibly lighter – 2,200 kg compared to 2,713 kg. The difference is around 513 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Cadillac Lyriq offers somewhat more boot space – 588 L compared to 526 L. That’s a difference of about 62 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q6 e-tron carries only slightly more – 540 kg compared to 487 kg. That’s a difference of about 53 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q6 e-tron comes out modestly 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 £54,400
Q6 e-tron

Audi Q6 e-tron

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 252 - 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.4 - 18.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 535 - 668 km
Cadillac Lyriq
Audi Q6 e-tron

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Dimensions and Body

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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 Q6 e-tron

The Audi Q6 e-tron balances sleek, coupe-like styling with a roomy, upscale interior that feels modern without being showy. It delivers refined electric performance and smart tech that make daily driving effortless — the sort of EV that might make petrolheads grudgingly admit they fancy the future.

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Cadillac Lyriq
Audi Q6 e-tron

Costs and Consumption

Price
71,100 - 93,300 £
Price
54,400 - 82,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.8 - 22.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 18.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
460 - 530 km
Electric Range
535 - 668 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 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
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,713 - 2,774 kg
Curb weight
2,200 - 2,425 kg
Trunk capacity
588 L
Trunk capacity
499 - 526 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,977 mm
Width
1,939 - 1,965 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
426 - 487 kg
Payload
540 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
528 - 615 HP
Power HP
252 - 490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 7.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
610 - 880 Nm
Torque
450 - 855 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
388 - 452 kW
Power kW
185 - 360 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

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