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Cadillac OPTIQ vs Nissan Ariya comparison

Compare performance (304 HP vs 435 HP), boot space and price (55,700 £ vs 54,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Cadillac OPTIQ or Nissan Ariya?

Cadillac OPTIQ vs Nissan Ariya: Key differences

Cadillac OPTIQ

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • marginally more trunk space
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Nissan Ariya

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Ariya

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Nissan Ariya is very slightly cheaper – starting at 54,800 £ , while the Cadillac OPTIQ costs 55,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 866 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Cadillac OPTIQ is clearly more efficient: consuming 19.9 kWh/100km compared to 24.5 kWh/100km for the Nissan Ariya. That’s a difference of about 4.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Cadillac OPTIQ offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 425 km, about 8 km more than the Nissan Ariya.

Ariya

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Nissan Ariya offers visibly more power – delivering 435 HP compared to 304 HP. That’s roughly 131 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Ariya is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Cadillac OPTIQ takes 6.3 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Ariya delivers somewhat more torque with 600 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

Ariya

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, Nissan Ariya is barely lighter – 2,277 kg compared to 2,376 kg. The difference is around 99 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Cadillac OPTIQ offers marginally more boot space – 443 L compared to 415 L. That’s a difference of about 28 L.

When it comes to payload, the Cadillac OPTIQ carries markedly more – 524 kg compared to 363 kg. That’s a difference of about 161 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Ariya stands out in the key areas 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.

£54,848
Ariya

Nissan Ariya

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 435 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 24.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 417 km
Cadillac OPTIQ
Nissan Ariya

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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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Nissan Ariya

The Nissan Ariya wraps futuristic, sculpted styling around a calm, high-tech cabin, making the switch to electric feel surprisingly easy and grown-up. It’s a comfortable, sensible EV that favors everyday usability and clever packaging over headline-grabbing theatrics — ideal for buyers who want an elegant, low-fuss electric car without the ego.

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Cadillac OPTIQ
Nissan Ariya

Costs and Consumption

Price
55,700 £
Price
54,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
425 km
Electric Range
417 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 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
2,277 kg
Trunk capacity
443 L
Trunk capacity
415 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,912 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
524 kg
Payload
363 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
Power HP
304 HP
Power HP
435 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
480 Nm
Torque
600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
224 kW
Power kW
320 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Cadillac
Brand
Nissan
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