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Jaguar I-Pace vs Cadillac OPTIQ comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 304 HP), boot space and price (79,200 £ vs 55,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jaguar I-Pace or Cadillac OPTIQ?

Jaguar I-Pace vs Cadillac OPTIQ: Key differences

Jaguar I-Pace

4.1 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • marginally more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Cadillac OPTIQ

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
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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

I-Pace

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 55,700 £ , while the Jaguar I-Pace costs 79,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,486 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Cadillac OPTIQ is noticeably more efficient: consuming 19.9 kWh/100km compared to 25.2 kWh/100km for the Jaguar I-Pace. That’s a difference of about 5.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Jaguar I-Pace offers marginally more range – reaching up to 469 km, about 44 km more than the Cadillac OPTIQ.

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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 Jaguar I-Pace offers clearly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 304 HP. That’s roughly 96 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Jaguar I-Pace is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Cadillac OPTIQ takes 6.3 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jaguar I-Pace delivers visibly more torque with 696 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 216 Nm more.

I-Pace

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, Jaguar I-Pace is marginally lighter – 2,226 kg compared to 2,376 kg. The difference is around 150 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jaguar I-Pace offers clearly more boot space – 638 L compared to 443 L. That’s a difference of about 195 L.

When it comes to payload, the Cadillac OPTIQ carries slightly more – 524 kg compared to 444 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Jaguar I-Pace 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 £79,200
I-Pace

Jaguar I-Pace

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 400 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 25.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 469 km
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Reviews Jaguar I-Pace

4.1 (3 Reviews)
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Michael Spray
18 Jul 2026, 15:05:52

An amazing all round car/suv. I've had them all but this is brilliant! Comfort, speed,handling and insane acceleration.
Beautiful all round car and second hand incredible value!

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Stefan
3 Apr 2026, 10:23:27

The Ipace is a tragedy. Looks nice..but the quality is very low. After 30000km I changed the charger, I changed the heater..aprox 8000 euro cost. Not recomend in any eay. Avoid it!

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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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Cadillac OPTIQ

Costs and Consumption
Price
79,200 - 85,500 £
Price
55,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
25.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
469 km
Electric Range
425 km
Battery Capacity
84.7 kWh
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
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,226 kg
Curb weight
2,376 kg
Trunk capacity
638 L
Trunk capacity
443 L
Length
4,682 mm
Length
-
Width
2,011 mm
Width
1,912 mm
Height
1,566 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,453 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
444 kg
Payload
524 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
400 HP
Power HP
304 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
696 Nm
Torque
480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
294 kW
Power kW
224 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Jaguar
Brand
Cadillac
What drive types are available for the Jaguar I-Pace?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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