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Genesis GV80 vs Cadillac OPTIQ comparison

Compare performance (304 HP vs 304 HP), boot space and price (59,400 £ vs 55,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Genesis GV80 or Cadillac OPTIQ?

Genesis GV80 vs Cadillac OPTIQ: Key differences

Genesis GV80

  • slightly lighter
  • visibly more trunk space

Cadillac OPTIQ

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  • barely cheaper
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h

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

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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.

Cadillac OPTIQ is barely cheaper – starting at 55,700 £ , while the Genesis GV80 costs 59,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,668 £.

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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.

Both models deliver identical power – 304 HP each.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Cadillac OPTIQ is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Genesis GV80 takes 6.9 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Genesis GV80 is noticeably faster – reaching 237 km/h, while the Cadillac OPTIQ tops out at 184 km/h. The difference is around 53 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis GV80 delivers somewhat more torque with 588 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 108 Nm more.

GV80

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Genesis GV80 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Genesis GV80 is slightly lighter – 2,155 kg compared to 2,376 kg. The difference is around 221 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Genesis GV80 offers visibly more boot space – 735 L compared to 443 L. That’s a difference of about 292 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Genesis GV80 offers noticeably more capacity – up to 2,152 L, about 812 L more than the Cadillac OPTIQ.

When it comes to payload, the Genesis GV80 carries clearly more – 690 kg compared to 524 kg. That’s a difference of about 166 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Genesis GV80 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 £59,400
GV80

Genesis GV80

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 304 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 8.8 - 10.8 L/100km
Genesis GV80
Cadillac OPTIQ

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Genesis GV80

The Genesis GV80 feels like a boutique hotel on wheels, with striking looks and an interior that wraps you in plush materials and thoughtful details. It pairs a serenely composed ride with clever tech, making it the kind of luxury SUV that lets you enjoy the good life without shouting about the badge.

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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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Genesis GV80
Cadillac OPTIQ

Costs and Consumption

Price
59,400 - 75,600 £
Price
55,700 £
Consumption L/100km
8.8 - 10.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
425 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
75 kWh
co2
231 - 241 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,155 - 2,325 kg
Curb weight
2,376 kg
Trunk capacity
727 - 735 L
Trunk capacity
443 L
Length
4,945 mm
Length
4,820 mm
Width
1,975 mm
Width
1,912 mm
Height
1,715 mm
Height
1,643 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,144 - 2,152 L
Max trunk capacity
1,340 L
Payload
660 - 690 kg
Payload
524 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 - 304 HP
Power HP
304 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Max Speed
230 - 237 km/h
Max Speed
184 km/h
Torque
422 - 588 Nm
Torque
480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
200 - 224 kW
Power kW
224 kW
Engine capacity
2,497 - 2,996 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Genesis
Brand
Cadillac
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