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VW Amarok vs Cadillac Lyriq comparison

Compare performance (240 HP vs 646 HP), boot space and price (43,200 £ vs 71,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Amarok or Cadillac Lyriq?

VW Amarok vs Cadillac Lyriq: Key differences

VW Amarok

  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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Cadillac Lyriq

  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Amarok

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Amarok is significantly cheaper – starting at 43,200 £ , while the Cadillac Lyriq costs 71,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,905 £.

Lyriq

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 Lyriq offers considerably more power – delivering 646 HP compared to 240 HP. That’s roughly 406 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Cadillac Lyriq is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the VW Amarok takes 8.8 s. That’s about 5.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Cadillac Lyriq delivers clearly more torque with 880 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 280 Nm more.

Amarok

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Amarok is visibly lighter – 2,262 kg compared to 2,774 kg. The difference is around 512 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Amarok carries considerably more – 983 kg compared to 426 kg. That’s a difference of about 557 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Cadillac Lyriq 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.

from £71,100
Lyriq

Cadillac Lyriq

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 528 - 646 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.8 - 22.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 471 - 530 km
VW Amarok
Cadillac Lyriq

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VW Amarok

The VW Amarok is a surprisingly refined pickup that blends rugged capability with car-like comfort, feeling equally at home on a worksite or a weekend escape. Practical, well‑mannered and a little bit charismatic, it’s a smart choice for buyers who need honest utility without sacrificing everyday drivability — and yes, it can be oddly addictive to drive.

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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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VW Amarok
Cadillac Lyriq

Costs and Consumption

Price
43,200 - 64,100 £
Price
71,100 - 93,300 £
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 10.3 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
471 - 530 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
226 - 270 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,262 - 2,423 kg
Curb weight
2,774 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
588 L
Length
5,350 mm
Length
-
Width
1,910 mm
Width
1,977 mm
Height
1,871 - 1,884 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
883 - 983 kg
Payload
426 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 240 HP
Power HP
528 - 646 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
405 - 600 Nm
Torque
610 - 880 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
125 - 177 kW
Power kW
388 - 475 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
Cadillac
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