Cadillac Optiq vs Jeep Wrangler

The Cadillac Optiq starts from $80,000 before on-road costs, while the Jeep Wrangler opens at $81,990. That makes the Cadillac Optiq the more affordable entry point by $1,990.

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 $90,189 respectively.

The Cadillac Optiq qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Jeep Wrangler, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

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

The Cadillac Optiq 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 Optiq stands out with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, ventilated seats, power tailgate and AKG audio that you will not find on the Jeep Wrangler. The Jeep Wrangler counters with Alpine 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 Jeep Wrangler responds with a Petrol I4 Turbo making 200kW and 400Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.3 seconds.

The Cadillac Optiq has the clear power advantage at 224kW vs 200kW. In the real-world sprint, the Cadillac Optiq is 4.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Cadillac Optiq measures 4,953mm long on a 3,000mm wheelbase, 619mm longer than the Jeep Wrangler at 4,334mm (2,459mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Cadillac Optiq generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 500L in the Cadillac Optiq and 365L in the Jeep Wrangler, giving the Cadillac Optiq a 135L advantage. The Cadillac Optiq seats 5 vs 4.

For towing, the Cadillac Optiq leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 1,497kg. That 1,003kg 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 / 100,000km (Jeep Wrangler). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Jeep Wrangler).