Audi Q2 vs Cadillac LYRIQ
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Audi Q2 scores higher, 71 vs 67
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 4 Sep 2026, price 4 Oct 2026
Audi Q2
18 of 27 standard · no option data · 9 no dataFrom
$49,400
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 110kW
- Economy
- 5.5 L/100km
- Safety
- Not rated by ANCAP
- Boot (seats up)
- 405L
Top CarSorted Score, 71 vs 67
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Cadillac LYRIQ
27 of 27 standardFrom
$90,000
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 388kW
- Energy use
- 20.2 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP hasn't rated this model
- Boot (seats up)
- 793L
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Cadillac LYRIQ: we're still completing kerb weight, 0-100km/h and braked towing.
A blank cell below means we don't have that figure, not that the car scores badly on it. We leave them empty rather than estimate, so any row where one car is blank isn't a like-for-like comparison yet.
$49,400RRP
- no option data for this car
$90,000RRP
- with the Audi Q2's standard kit: $90,000 (nothing to add)
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Audi Q2 35 TFSI
$49,400
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 4 Oct 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $205 a week in repayments ($49,400 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Cadillac LYRIQ Sport AWD
$90,000
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 8 Sept 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $393 a week in repayments ($90,000 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Audi Q2 starts $40,600 lower on RRP.
The Cadillac LYRIQ currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Audi Q2 does not: only battery-electric vehicles qualify.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$205/wk(≈$890/mo)
Estimate on the Audi Q2 at $49,400 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Audi Q2Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP's published record does not give the Audi Q2 a rating. ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Cadillac LYRIQ. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 7 of 10 key systems on the Audi Q2 and 8 on the Cadillac LYRIQ.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Audi Q2
- REC-005771 · published 12 Sep 2023Due to an installation defect, the internal fuse box wiring harness may become loose.Year range on the notice: 2019 - 2023
Cadillac LYRIQ
- REC-006420 · published 5 Sep 2025Due to a software issue, the headlamp high beam auto control may not detect oncoming bicycle/motorcycle traffic.Year range on the notice: 2024 - 2025
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
105.2kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 190kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 190kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Audi Q2 features a 8.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Cadillac LYRIQ gets a 33-inch display and 33-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Audi Q2 stands out with Apple CarPlay and Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the Cadillac LYRIQ. The Cadillac LYRIQ counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats and AKG audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Audi Q2 uses a Petrol producing 110kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a s tronic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.6 seconds.
The Cadillac LYRIQ responds with a Electric making 388kW and 610Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels.
The Cadillac LYRIQ has the clear power advantage at 388kW vs 110kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Audi Q2 measures 4,208mm long on a 2,601mm wheelbase, 797mm shorter than the Cadillac LYRIQ at 5,005mm (3,094mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Cadillac LYRIQ generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 405L in the Audi Q2 and 793L in the Cadillac LYRIQ, giving the Cadillac LYRIQ a 388L advantage.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Audi Q2's turning circle is 1.6 m tighter, 10.5 m against 12.1 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi Q2 costs about $1,568 a year (5.5 L/100km) and electricity for the Cadillac LYRIQ about $970 a year (20.2 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q2) and 5 years / 150k km (Cadillac LYRIQ).
Where each one leads
The Audi Q2: the lower starting price ($49,400 against $90,000).
The Cadillac LYRIQ: more power (388kW against 110kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (793L against 405L).
The Verdict
Audi Q2 scores higher, 71 vs 67
The Audi Q2 scores 71 to the Cadillac LYRIQ's 67 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 1 of the 3 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Cadillac LYRIQ ahead by 30 points), practicality (Cadillac LYRIQ ahead by 15 points). Boot space with the seats up: 405L in the Audi Q2, 793L in the Cadillac LYRIQ.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$205/wk(≈$890/mo)
Estimate on the Audi Q2 at $49,400 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Audi Q2Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Audi Q2 and Cadillac LYRIQ?
The Audi Q2 is the cheapest at $49,400 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Cadillac LYRIQ by $40,600.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
ANCAP's published record does not give a rating to Audi Q2, and ANCAP's published ratings include no record for Cadillac LYRIQ, so there is no crash result to compare.
Which has the most boot space?
The Cadillac LYRIQ has the largest boot at 793L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Audi Q2 has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,200kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Cadillac LYRIQ makes the most power at 388kW.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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