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Hyundai Nexo vs Cadillac OPTIQ comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 304 HP), boot space and price (59,900 £ vs 55,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Nexo or Cadillac OPTIQ?

Hyundai Nexo vs Cadillac OPTIQ: Key differences

Hyundai Nexo

  • visibly lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space

Cadillac OPTIQ

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  • barely cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h

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

Nexo

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 barely cheaper – starting at 55,700 £ , while the Hyundai Nexo costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,200 £.

Nexo

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 Cadillac OPTIQ offers clearly more power – delivering 304 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 100 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Cadillac OPTIQ is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Hyundai Nexo takes 7.8 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Cadillac OPTIQ delivers visibly more torque with 480 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.

Nexo

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, Hyundai Nexo is visibly lighter – 1,955 kg compared to 2,376 kg. The difference is around 421 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Nexo offers somewhat more boot space – 510 L compared to 443 L. That’s a difference of about 67 L.

When it comes to payload, the Cadillac OPTIQ carries only slightly more – 524 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 39 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Cadillac OPTIQ is far ahead 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.

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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
Hyundai Nexo
Cadillac OPTIQ

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Hyundai Nexo

Hyundai Nexo looks like a quietly futuristic family car, gliding along with whisper-quiet refinement and a cabin that keeps long commutes pleasant. As a hydrogen-powered cruiser it delivers genuinely clean driving and a practical, slightly exotic alternative for buyers who want something clever without the fuss.

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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 Nexo
Cadillac OPTIQ

Costs and Consumption

Price
59,900 - 66,500 £
Price
55,700 £
Consumption 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
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
5
Curb weight
1,955 kg
Curb weight
2,376 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
443 L
Length
-
Length
4,820 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,912 mm
Height
-
Height
1,643 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,340 L
Payload
485 kg
Payload
524 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Hydrogen
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 HP
Power HP
304 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
184 km/h
Torque
350 Nm
Torque
480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
224 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,026
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Cadillac
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