Cadillac Optiq vs Hyundai IONIQ 5

The Cadillac Optiq starts from $80,000 before on-road costs, while the Hyundai IONIQ 5 opens at $76,200. That makes the Hyundai IONIQ 5 the more affordable entry point by $3,800.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $88,000 and $83,820 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Cadillac Optiq features a 33-inch touchscreen paired with a 33-inch digital dash, while the Hyundai IONIQ 5 gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Cadillac Optiq stands out with AKG audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Hyundai IONIQ 5. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 counters with V2L and Bose audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Cadillac Optiq uses a Electric producing 224kW and 480Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.6 seconds.

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 responds with a Electric making 168kW and 350Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds.

The Cadillac Optiq has the clear power advantage at 224kW vs 168kW. In the real-world sprint, the Cadillac Optiq is 3.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 75kWh (Cadillac Optiq) vs 84kWh (Hyundai IONIQ 5), giving WLTP ranges of 425km and 433km. DC fast charging peaks at 110kW (Cadillac Optiq) vs 220kW (Hyundai IONIQ 5).

The Cadillac Optiq measures 4,820mm long on a 2,954mm wheelbase, 165mm longer than the Hyundai IONIQ 5 at 4,655mm (3,000mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai IONIQ 5 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 744L in the Cadillac Optiq and 520L in the Hyundai IONIQ 5, giving the Cadillac Optiq a 224L advantage.

For towing, the Cadillac Optiq leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 1,600kg. That 900kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 150,000km (Cadillac Optiq) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Hyundai IONIQ 5). Both match on warranty length.