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Cadillac OPTIQ vs Hyundai Tucson comparison

Compare performance (304 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (55,700 £ vs 31,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Cadillac OPTIQ or Hyundai Tucson?

Cadillac OPTIQ vs Hyundai Tucson: Key differences

Cadillac OPTIQ

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • marginally more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Hyundai Tucson

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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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

Tucson

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.

Hyundai Tucson is clearly cheaper – starting at 31,300 £ , while the Cadillac OPTIQ costs 55,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,437 £.

As for electric range, the Cadillac OPTIQ offers considerably more range – reaching up to 425 km, about 355 km more than the Hyundai Tucson.

Tucson

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 OPTIQ offers marginally more power – delivering 304 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 16 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Cadillac OPTIQ is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Hyundai Tucson takes 7.5 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Cadillac OPTIQ delivers clearly more torque with 480 Nm compared to 379 Nm. That’s about 101 Nm more.

Tucson

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, Hyundai Tucson is substantially lighter – 1,542 kg compared to 2,376 kg. The difference is around 834 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers clearly more boot space – 620 L compared to 443 L. That’s a difference of about 177 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Tucson carries very slightly more – 545 kg compared to 524 kg. That’s a difference of about 21 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Cadillac OPTIQ 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.

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Cadillac OPTIQ

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 304 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 425 km
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Cadillac OPTIQ

The Cadillac Optiq is a chic, compact electric SUV that brings the brand’s bold styling, hushed refinement, and confident punch to a more attainable size. With a calm, composed ride, a tech-rich cabin, and the brand’s signature light show outside, it feels like an urban-friendly gateway to true American luxury without losing the drama or the practicality buyers need.

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Hyundai Tucson

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Reviews Hyundai Tucson

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Mike bird
29 Mar 2026, 15:20:07

Good car would have been better if it was all electric this PHEV is not a lot of good and there is so much that can go wrong . Expensive with the luxury road tax .

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Arvanitis Dimitri
12 Oct 2025, 14:52:44

It’s our second Tucson — a diesel manual and a petrol automatic. I can only confirm that our next one in 2027 will be 99.9% a Tucson again. Gorgeous, pleasant, economical and sporty. Top choice.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
55,700 £
Price
31,300 - 48,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
425 km
Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
62 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,376 kg
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Trunk capacity
443 L
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,912 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
524 kg
Payload
518 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
304 HP
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
480 Nm
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
224 kW
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
Brand
Cadillac
Brand
Hyundai
What drive types are available for the Cadillac OPTIQ?

The Cadillac OPTIQ is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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