Cadillac LYRIQ vs Genesis Electrified GV70

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 Genesis Electrified GV70 gets a 14.5-inch display and 27-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Cadillac LYRIQ stands out with AKG audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Genesis Electrified GV70. The Genesis Electrified GV70 counters with V2L and Bang & Olufsen audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Cadillac LYRIQ gets leather upholstery while the Genesis Electrified GV70 offers nappa leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the Cadillac LYRIQ and 3-zone in the Genesis Electrified GV70.

Drivetrain

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

The Genesis Electrified GV70 responds with a Electric Motor making 360kW and 700Nm, paired to a single speed reduction gear (front and rear) driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.4 seconds.

The Cadillac LYRIQ has the clear power advantage at 388kW vs 360kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 102kWh (Cadillac LYRIQ) vs 84kWh (Genesis Electrified GV70), giving WLTP ranges of 530km and 462km. DC fast charging peaks at 190kW (Cadillac LYRIQ) vs 350kW (Genesis Electrified GV70).

Space & Comfort

The Cadillac LYRIQ measures 5,005mm long on a 3,094mm wheelbase, 290mm longer than the Genesis Electrified GV70 at 4,715mm (2,875mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Cadillac LYRIQ generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 793L in the Cadillac LYRIQ and 503L in the Genesis Electrified GV70, giving the Cadillac LYRIQ a 290L advantage.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Genesis Electrified GV70's turning circle is 0.6 m tighter, 11.5 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, electricity for the Cadillac LYRIQ costs about $970 a year (20.2 kWh/100km) and electricity for the Genesis Electrified GV70 about $960 a year (20 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $10 a year less for the Genesis Electrified GV70.

Warranty: 5 years / 150k km (Cadillac LYRIQ) and 5 years / Unlimited (Genesis Electrified GV70). Capped-price servicing: no data (Cadillac LYRIQ), 5 years (Genesis Electrified GV70).

Where each one leads

The Cadillac LYRIQ: the lower starting price ($90,000 against $132,800), more power (388kW against 360kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (793L against 503L).

The Genesis Electrified GV70: lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($960 a year against $970).

The Verdict

Genesis Electrified GV70 scores higher, 71 vs 67

The Genesis Electrified GV70 scores 71 to the Cadillac LYRIQ's 67 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 9 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (Genesis Electrified GV70 ahead by 29 points), performance (Genesis Electrified GV70 ahead by 20 points), value (Cadillac LYRIQ ahead by 14 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Genesis Electrified GV70 costs about $10 less (20 kWh/100km against 20.2 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 793L in the Cadillac LYRIQ, 503L in the Genesis Electrified GV70.

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