Cadillac LYRIQ vs CUPRA Tavascan

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

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.

Recalls on our record

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.

Feature Showdown

The Cadillac LYRIQ features a 33-inch touchscreen paired with a 33-inch digital dash, while the CUPRA Tavascan gets a 15-inch display and 5.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Cadillac LYRIQ stands out with head-up display, panoramic roof, ventilated seats and AKG audio — features our data doesn't list for the CUPRA Tavascan. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Cadillac LYRIQ gets leather upholstery while the CUPRA Tavascan offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Cadillac LYRIQ and 3-zone in the CUPRA Tavascan.

Drivetrain

The Cadillac LYRIQ uses a Electric producing 388kW and 610Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout.

The CUPRA Tavascan responds with a Electric Motor making 210kW and 545Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.8 seconds.

The Cadillac LYRIQ has the clear power advantage at 388kW vs 210kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 102kWh (Cadillac LYRIQ) vs 77kWh (CUPRA Tavascan), giving WLTP ranges of 530km and 531km. DC fast charging peaks at 190kW (Cadillac LYRIQ) vs 135kW (CUPRA Tavascan).

Space & Comfort

The Cadillac LYRIQ measures 5,005mm long on a 3,094mm wheelbase, 361mm longer than the CUPRA Tavascan at 4,644mm (2,766mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Cadillac LYRIQ generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 793L in the Cadillac LYRIQ and 540L in the CUPRA Tavascan, giving the Cadillac LYRIQ a 253L advantage.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the CUPRA Tavascan's turning circle is 1.9 m tighter, 10.2 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, electricity for the Cadillac LYRIQ costs about $970 a year (20.2 kWh/100km) and electricity for the CUPRA Tavascan about $888 a year (18.5 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $82 a year less for the CUPRA Tavascan.

Warranty: 5 years / 150k km (Cadillac LYRIQ) and 5 years / Unlimited (CUPRA Tavascan).

Where each one leads

The Cadillac LYRIQ: more power (388kW against 210kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (793L against 540L).

The CUPRA Tavascan: the lower starting price ($66,490 against $90,000) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($888 a year against $970).

The Verdict

CUPRA Tavascan scores higher, 72 vs 67

The CUPRA Tavascan scores 72 to the Cadillac LYRIQ's 67 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 8 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: safety (CUPRA Tavascan ahead by 19 points), energy efficiency (CUPRA Tavascan ahead by 11 points), practicality (Cadillac LYRIQ ahead by 11 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the CUPRA Tavascan costs about $82 less (18.5 kWh/100km against 20.2 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 793L in the Cadillac LYRIQ, 540L in the CUPRA Tavascan.

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