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Cadillac OPTIQ vs Lexus RX comparison

Compare performance (304 HP vs 371 HP), boot space and price (55,700 £ vs 63,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Cadillac OPTIQ or Lexus RX?

Cadillac OPTIQ vs Lexus RX: Key differences

Cadillac OPTIQ

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
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Lexus RX

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • moderately more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
  • very slightly 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Cadillac OPTIQ is slightly cheaper – starting at 55,700 £ , while the Lexus RX costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,586 £.

As for electric range, the Cadillac OPTIQ offers clearly more range – reaching up to 425 km, about 358 km more than the Lexus RX.

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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 Lexus RX offers moderately more power – delivering 371 HP compared to 304 HP. That’s roughly 67 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RX is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 6.2 s, while the Cadillac OPTIQ takes 6.3 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RX delivers somewhat more torque with 551 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 71 Nm more.

RX

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RX is somewhat lighter – 2,040 kg compared to 2,376 kg. The difference is around 336 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lexus RX offers very slightly more boot space – 461 L compared to 443 L. That’s a difference of about 18 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RX carries slightly more – 620 kg compared to 524 kg. That’s a difference of about 96 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Cadillac OPTIQ holds a decisive overall lead 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
Cadillac OPTIQ
Lexus RX

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Lexus RX

The Lexus RX glides through city streets with the kind of hushed refinement that turns mundane commutes into a private lounge. It mixes plush comfort and polished practicality in a package that suits buyers who want to arrive relaxed and a touch smug.

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Cadillac OPTIQ
Lexus RX

Costs and Consumption

Price
55,700 £
Price
63,300 - 87,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
425 km
Electric Range
67 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
75 - 183 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,376 kg
Curb weight
2,040 - 2,185 kg
Trunk capacity
443 L
Trunk capacity
461 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,912 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
524 kg
Payload
575 - 620 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, CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
304 HP
Power HP
207 - 371 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
480 Nm
Torque
551 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
224 kW
Power kW
152 - 273 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,393 - 2,487 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, B
Brand
Cadillac
Brand
Lexus
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