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Cadillac Lyriq vs Lucid Air comparison

Compare performance (615 HP vs 1,251 HP), boot space and price (71,100 £ vs 72,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Cadillac Lyriq or Lucid Air?

Cadillac Lyriq vs Lucid Air: Key differences

Cadillac Lyriq

  • only slightly cheaper
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Lucid Air

  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
  • marginally 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:

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

Cadillac Lyriq is only slightly cheaper – starting at 71,100 £ , while the Lucid Air costs 72,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,715 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Lucid Air is significantly more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 21.8 kWh/100km for the Cadillac Lyriq. That’s a difference of about 8.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lucid Air offers clearly more range – reaching up to 882 km, about 352 km more than the Cadillac Lyriq.

Air

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 Lucid Air offers substantially more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 615 HP. That’s roughly 636 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the Cadillac Lyriq takes 3.3 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lucid Air is noticeably faster – reaching 330 km/h, while the Cadillac Lyriq tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 120 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air delivers considerably more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 880 Nm. That’s about 1,060 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Lucid Air is noticeably lighter – 2,070 kg compared to 2,713 kg. The difference is around 643 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lucid Air offers marginally more boot space – 627 L compared to 588 L. That’s a difference of about 39 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lucid Air carries slightly more – 588 kg compared to 487 kg. That’s a difference of about 101 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lucid Air 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 £72,900
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Lucid Air

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 442 - 1,251 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 694 - 882 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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The Lucid Air feels like a hand-built electric limousine from the future, wrapping whisper-quiet performance and luxury in a sleek, aerodynamic shell. For buyers who want cutting-edge tech, sumptuous comfort and a quietly confident status symbol, it’s a compelling choice that makes EV ownership feel genuinely premium without shouting about it.

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Lucid Air

Costs and Consumption
Price
71,100 - 93,300 £
Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
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
13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
460 - 530 km
Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Battery Capacity
102 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,713 - 2,774 kg
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
Trunk capacity
588 L
Trunk capacity
627 L
Length
5,005 mm
Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
Width
1,977 mm
Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
Height
1,623 mm
Height
1,409 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,687 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
426 - 487 kg
Payload
430 - 588 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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
528 - 615 HP
Power HP
442 - 1,251 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
210 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Torque
610 - 880 Nm
Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
388 - 452 kW
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Cadillac
Brand
Lucid
What drivetrain options does the Cadillac Lyriq have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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