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Cadillac Lyriq vs Lexus RC comparison

Compare performance (646 HP vs 464 HP), boot space and price (71,100 £ vs 82,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Cadillac Lyriq or Lexus RC?

Cadillac Lyriq vs Lexus RC: Key differences

Cadillac Lyriq

  • somewhat cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Lexus RC

  • significantly lighter
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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.

Cadillac Lyriq is somewhat cheaper – starting at 71,100 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,186 £.

RC

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 646 HP compared to 464 HP. That’s roughly 182 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Cadillac Lyriq is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Lexus RC takes 4.3 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Cadillac Lyriq delivers significantly more torque with 880 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 360 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Cadillac Lyriq offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is significantly lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 2,774 kg. The difference is around 1,059 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Cadillac Lyriq offers clearly more boot space – 588 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 222 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries visibly more – 535 kg compared to 426 kg. That’s a difference of about 109 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Cadillac Lyriq stands well ahead of its rival 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
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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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Lexus RC

The Lexus RC cuts a dramatic figure on the road with its bold grille and sculpted coupe silhouette, blending Japanese refinement with a dash of show-off flair. Inside it favors comfort and clever detailing over racetrack theatrics, so if you want a luxurious, dependable coupe that rewards everyday driving with poise and a grin, the RC is hard to ignore.

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Lexus RC

Costs and Consumption
Price
71,100 - 93,300 £
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
11.8 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
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
268 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
2,774 kg
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Trunk capacity
588 L
Trunk capacity
366 L
Length
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Length
4,710 mm
Width
1,977 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Height
-
Height
1,390 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
426 kg
Payload
535 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
528 - 646 HP
Power HP
464 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 5.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
270 km/h
Torque
610 - 880 Nm
Torque
520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
388 - 475 kW
Power kW
341 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Cadillac
Brand
Lexus
What drivetrain options does the Cadillac Lyriq have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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