Cadillac LYRIQ vs Volkswagen Tayron
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Volkswagen Tayron scores higher, 73 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 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
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Volkswagen Tayron
19 of 27 standard · no option data · 4 not offered · 4 no dataFrom
$48,290
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 110kW
- Economy
- 7.6 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2025
- Boot (seats up)
- 345L
Top CarSorted Score, 73 vs 67
Volkswagen Australia offer: Finance offer. Terms
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Manufacturer offer
No end date printed
Offer from Volkswagen Australia, checked 11 Nov 2026
T&Cs apply, as the maker prints them. Eligibility, stock and build limits vary, so confirm the offer with the dealer.
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 Volkswagen Tayron's standard kit: $90,000 (nothing to add)
$48,290RRP
- cannot be matched: Head-Up Display, Premium Audio, Heated Front Seats and 1 more not offered
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.
Volkswagen Tayron 110TSI Life
$48,290
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $200 a week in repayments ($48,290 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Volkswagen Tayron starts $41,710 lower on RRP.
The Cadillac LYRIQ currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Volkswagen Tayron 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 ≈$200/wk(≈$867/mo)
Estimate on the Volkswagen Tayron at $48,290 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
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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. 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 8 on the Volkswagen Tayron.
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
Volkswagen Tayron
- REC-006602 · published 28 Apr 2026Due to a software issue, under certain driving conditions the power steering motor system may not operate as intended.Year range on the notice: 2025 - 2026
- REC-006592 · published 23 Apr 2026Due to a software issue, the electric power steering system under certain driving conditions may become temporarily inoperable.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 Cadillac LYRIQ features a 33-inch touchscreen paired with a 33-inch digital dash, while the Volkswagen Tayron gets a 12.9-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Cadillac LYRIQ stands out with head-up display, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats and AKG audio — features our data doesn't list for the Volkswagen Tayron. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Cadillac LYRIQ gets leather upholstery while the Volkswagen Tayron offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Cadillac LYRIQ and 3-zone in the Volkswagen Tayron.
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 Volkswagen Tayron responds with a Petrol making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a auto driving the front 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 Cadillac LYRIQ measures 5,005mm long on a 3,094mm wheelbase, 213mm longer than the Volkswagen Tayron at 4,792mm (2,790mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Cadillac LYRIQ generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 793L in the Cadillac LYRIQ and 345L in the Volkswagen Tayron, giving the Cadillac LYRIQ a 448L advantage. The Volkswagen Tayron seats 7 vs 5.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); both turn in a 12.1 m circle, 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 Volkswagen Tayron about $2,166 a year (7.6 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.
Warranty: 5 years / 150k km (Cadillac LYRIQ) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volkswagen Tayron).
Where each one leads
The Cadillac LYRIQ: more power (388kW against 110kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (793L against 345L).
The Volkswagen Tayron: the lower starting price ($48,290 against $90,000).
The Verdict
Volkswagen Tayron scores higher, 73 vs 67
The Volkswagen Tayron scores 73 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 31 points), safety (Volkswagen Tayron ahead by 28 points). Boot space with the seats up: 793L in the Cadillac LYRIQ, 345L in the Volkswagen Tayron.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$200/wk(≈$867/mo)
Estimate on the Volkswagen Tayron at $48,290 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 Volkswagen Tayron?
The Volkswagen Tayron is the cheapest at $48,290 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Cadillac LYRIQ by $41,710.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Volkswagen Tayron holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2025). ANCAP's published ratings include no record for Cadillac LYRIQ, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
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 Volkswagen Tayron has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,800kg.
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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