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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Cadillac Lyriq comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 615 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 71,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Cadillac Lyriq?

Hyundai Santa Fe vs Cadillac Lyriq: Key differences

Hyundai Santa Fe

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • significantly lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Cadillac Lyriq

  • considerably more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Santa Fe

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 Santa Fe is noticeably cheaper – starting at 51,700 £ , while the Cadillac Lyriq costs 71,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,414 £.

As for electric range, the Cadillac Lyriq offers considerably more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 476 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Lyriq

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 Cadillac Lyriq offers considerably more power – delivering 615 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 327 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Cadillac Lyriq is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Cadillac Lyriq delivers considerably more torque with 880 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 500 Nm more.

Santa Fe

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.

Seats: Hyundai Santa Fe offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Santa Fe is significantly lighter – 1,920 kg compared to 2,713 kg. The difference is around 793 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers somewhat more boot space – 704 L compared to 588 L. That’s a difference of about 116 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries markedly more – 665 kg compared to 487 kg. That’s a difference of about 178 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Cadillac Lyriq 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.

from £71,100
Lyriq

Cadillac Lyriq

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 528 - 615 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 21.8 - 22.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 460 - 530 km
Hyundai Santa Fe
Cadillac Lyriq

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Hyundai Santa Fe

The Hyundai Santa Fe blends practical family friendliness with a hint of premium style, offering roomy, sensible packaging wrapped in modern, confident design. Inside it serves up comfortable seats, straightforward tech and a calm, composed ride that makes daily drives feel a little more grown up — a solid all‑rounder that doesn’t try to be flashy.

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Cadillac Lyriq

The Cadillac Lyriq arrives with bold, angular styling and a striking light signature that gives it real presence on the road without trying too hard. Inside, the Lyriq serves up a calm, tech-heavy cabin with premium touches and a relaxed driving experience that makes switching to electric feel less like a sacrifice and more like a quiet flex.

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Hyundai Santa Fe
Cadillac Lyriq

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,700 - 58,600 £
Price
71,100 - 93,300 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
21.8 - 22.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
460 - 530 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
90 - 162 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
2,713 - 2,774 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Trunk capacity
588 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,977 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
426 - 487 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Power HP
528 - 615 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
380 Nm
Torque
610 - 880 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
388 - 452 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
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Cadillac
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