Cadillac LYRIQ vs Jeep Wrangler
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Cadillac LYRIQ scores higher, 67 vs 60
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 8 Sep 2026
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
Top CarSorted Score, 67 vs 60, but the Jeep Wrangler is $8,010 cheaper
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Jeep Wrangler
18 of 27 standard · no option data · 9 no dataFrom
$81,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol I4 Turbo
- Power
- 200kW
- Economy
- 10.2 L/100km
- Safety
- Not rated by ANCAP
- Boot (seats up)
- 365L
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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.
$90,000RRP
- with the Jeep Wrangler's standard kit: $90,000 (nothing to add)
$81,990RRP
- no option data for this car
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
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.
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2-Door
$81,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $356 a week in repayments ($81,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Jeep Wrangler starts $8,010 lower on RRP.
The Cadillac LYRIQ currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Jeep Wrangler 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 ≈$356/wk(≈$1,543/mo)
Estimate on the Jeep Wrangler at $81,990 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 Cadillac LYRIQDriva 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 ratings include no record for the Cadillac LYRIQ. ANCAP's published record does not give the Jeep Wrangler a rating. 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 8 of 10 key systems on the Cadillac LYRIQ and 5 on the Jeep Wrangler.
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
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
Jeep Wrangler
- REC-006656 · published 2 Jul 2026Wrangler / Gladiator: EHPS pump connector can overheat and start a fireYear range on the notice: 2020 - 2024
- REC-000743 · published 23 Jan 2020The transmission harness may have insufficient clearance to the catalytic converter.Year range on the notice: 2017 - 2020
- REC-000742 · published 23 Jan 2020The transmission harness may have insufficient clearance to the catalytic converter.Year range on the notice: 2017 - 2020
- 4 more on the model page.
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 Cadillac LYRIQ features a 33-inch touchscreen paired with a 33-inch digital dash, while the Jeep Wrangler gets a 8.4-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Cadillac LYRIQ stands out with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, ventilated seats, power tailgate and AKG audio — features our data doesn't list for the Jeep Wrangler. The Jeep Wrangler counters with Alpine audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Cadillac LYRIQ uses a Electric producing 388kW and 610Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout.
The Jeep Wrangler responds with a Petrol I4 Turbo making 200kW and 400Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.3 seconds.
The Cadillac LYRIQ has the clear power advantage at 388kW vs 200kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Cadillac LYRIQ measures 5,005mm long on a 3,094mm wheelbase, 671mm longer than the Jeep Wrangler at 4,334mm (2,459mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Cadillac LYRIQ generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 793L in the Cadillac LYRIQ and 365L in the Jeep Wrangler, giving the Cadillac LYRIQ a 428L advantage. The Cadillac LYRIQ seats 5 vs 4.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Jeep Wrangler's turning circle is 2.1 m tighter, 10.0 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 fuel for the Jeep Wrangler about $2,907 a year (10.2 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.
Warranty: 5 years / 150k km (Cadillac LYRIQ) and 5 years / 100k km (Jeep Wrangler). Capped-price servicing: no data (Cadillac LYRIQ), 5 years (Jeep Wrangler).
Where each one leads
The Cadillac LYRIQ: more power (388kW against 200kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (793L against 365L).
The Jeep Wrangler: the lower starting price ($81,990 against $90,000).
The Verdict
Cadillac LYRIQ scores higher, 67 vs 60
The Cadillac LYRIQ scores 67 to the Jeep Wrangler's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 3 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Cadillac LYRIQ ahead by 23 points), practicality (Cadillac LYRIQ ahead by 14 points). Boot space with the seats up: 793L in the Cadillac LYRIQ, 365L in the Jeep Wrangler.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$356/wk(≈$1,543/mo)
Estimate on the Jeep Wrangler at $81,990 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 Cadillac LYRIQDriva 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, Cadillac LYRIQ and Jeep Wrangler?
The Jeep Wrangler is the cheapest at $81,990 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Cadillac LYRIQ by $8,010.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
ANCAP's published record does not give a rating to Jeep Wrangler, 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 Jeep Wrangler has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,497kg.
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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