Cadillac Optiq vs Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

The Cadillac Optiq starts from $80,000 before on-road costs, while the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque opens at $83,600. That makes the Cadillac Optiq the more affordable entry point by $3,600.

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 $91,960 respectively.

The Cadillac Optiq qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, 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.

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 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque gets a 11.4-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Cadillac Optiq stands out with ventilated seats and AKG audio that you will not find on the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque counters with Meridian audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Cadillac Optiq gets leather upholstery while the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque offers grained leather.

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 6.3 seconds.

The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque responds with a 2.0L Ingenium 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol making 184kW and 365Nm, paired to a 9-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.6 seconds.

The Cadillac Optiq has the clear power advantage at 224kW vs 184kW. In the real-world sprint, the Cadillac Optiq is 1.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Cadillac Optiq measures 4,820mm long on a 2,954mm wheelbase, 449mm longer than the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque at 4,371mm (2,681mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Cadillac Optiq generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 744L in the Cadillac Optiq and 472L in the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, giving the Cadillac Optiq a 272L advantage.

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 (Land Rover Range Rover Evoque). Both match on warranty length.