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Subaru BRZ vs Cadillac Lyriq comparison

Compare performance (235 HP vs 615 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 71,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru BRZ or Cadillac Lyriq?

Subaru BRZ vs Cadillac Lyriq: Key differences

Subaru BRZ

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Cadillac Lyriq

  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

BRZ

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.

Subaru BRZ is clearly cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Cadillac Lyriq costs 71,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 35,151 £.

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 substantially more power – delivering 615 HP compared to 235 HP. That’s roughly 380 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 Subaru BRZ takes 6.3 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Cadillac Lyriq delivers considerably more torque with 880 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 630 Nm more.

BRZ

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: Cadillac Lyriq offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru BRZ is significantly lighter – 1,275 kg compared to 2,713 kg. The difference is around 1,438 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Cadillac Lyriq offers substantially more boot space – 588 L compared to 237 L. That’s a difference of about 351 L.

When it comes to payload, the Cadillac Lyriq carries moderately more – 487 kg compared to 404 kg. That’s a difference of about 83 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Cadillac Lyriq stands well ahead of its rival 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
Subaru BRZ
Cadillac Lyriq

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Subaru BRZ

The Subaru BRZ is a pure driver's car — lightweight, balanced and joyfully communicative, turning every twisty back road into an invitation to grin. It doesn’t hide behind flashy tech or brute power; instead it delivers razor-sharp handling and honest feedback, making it a brilliant choice for anyone who wants driving to feel like fun again.

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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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Subaru BRZ
Cadillac Lyriq

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,000 - 38,600 £
Price
71,100 - 93,300 £
Consumption L/100km
8.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
21.8 - 22.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
460 - 530 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
199 - 200 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,275 - 1,296 kg
Curb weight
2,713 - 2,774 kg
Trunk capacity
237 L
Trunk capacity
588 L
Length
4,265 mm
Length
-
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,977 mm
Height
1,310 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
395 - 404 kg
Payload
426 - 487 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
235 HP
Power HP
528 - 615 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
216 - 226 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 Nm
Torque
610 - 880 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
172 kW
Power kW
388 - 452 kW
Engine capacity
2,387 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Subaru
Brand
Cadillac
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