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Cadillac Lyriq vs Audi Q8 e-tron comparison

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

Cadillac Lyriq vs Audi Q8 e-tron: Key differences

Cadillac Lyriq

  • a bit more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • only slightly cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
  • barely lighter

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

Lyriq

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Audi Q8 e-tron is only slightly 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 somewhat 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 moderately more range – reaching up to 595 km, about 65 km more than the Cadillac Lyriq.

Q8 e-tron

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 Cadillac Lyriq offers a bit 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 barely more torque with 973 Nm compared to 880 Nm. That’s about 93 Nm more.

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

Looking at boot space, the Cadillac Lyriq offers only slightly 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
Cadillac Lyriq
Audi Q8 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 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
Audi Q8 e-tron

Costs and Consumption

Price
71,100 - 93,300 £
Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
21.8 - 22.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
460 - 530 km
Electric Range
456 - 595 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
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
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,713 - 2,774 kg
Curb weight
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Trunk capacity
588 L
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Length
-
Length
4,915 mm
Width
1,977 mm
Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Height
-
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Payload
426 - 487 kg
Payload
515 - 595 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
528 - 615 HP
Power HP
340 - 503 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Torque
610 - 880 Nm
Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
388 - 452 kW
Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

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