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Cadillac Lyriq vs Hyundai Santa Fe comparison

Compare performance (646 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (71,100 £ vs 51,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Cadillac Lyriq or Hyundai Santa Fe?

Cadillac Lyriq vs Hyundai Santa Fe: Key differences

Cadillac Lyriq

  • substantially more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Hyundai Santa Fe

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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Lyriq

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Hyundai Santa Fe is clearly cheaper – starting at 51,700 £ , while the Cadillac Lyriq costs 71,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,414 £.

As for electric range, the Cadillac Lyriq offers clearly more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 476 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Santa Fe

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 substantially more power – delivering 646 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 358 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Cadillac Lyriq is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Cadillac Lyriq delivers significantly more torque with 880 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 500 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Hyundai Santa Fe offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Santa Fe is clearly lighter – 1,920 kg compared to 2,774 kg. The difference is around 854 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers somewhat more boot space – 704 L compared to 588 L. That’s a difference of about 116 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries noticeably more – 665 kg compared to 426 kg. That’s a difference of about 239 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Cadillac Lyriq is far ahead 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 - 646 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.8 - 22.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 471 - 530 km
Cadillac Lyriq
Hyundai Santa Fe

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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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Hyundai Santa Fe

The Hyundai Santa Fe blends practical family friendliness with a hint of premium style, offering roomy, sensible packaging wrapped in modern, confident design. Inside it serves up comfortable seats, straightforward tech and a calm, composed ride that makes daily drives feel a little more grown up — a solid all‑rounder that doesn’t try to be flashy.

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Cadillac Lyriq
Hyundai Santa Fe

Costs and Consumption

Price
71,100 - 93,300 £
Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.8 - 22.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
471 - 530 km
Electric Range
54 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
90 - 162 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,774 kg
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
588 L
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,977 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
426 kg
Payload
560 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
528 - 646 HP
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 5.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
610 - 880 Nm
Torque
380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
388 - 475 kW
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Cadillac
Brand
Hyundai
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