Cadillac Optiq vs Polestar 4

The Cadillac Optiq starts from $80,000 before on-road costs, while the Polestar 4 opens at $78,500. That makes the Polestar 4 the more affordable entry point by $1,500.

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 $86,350 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 Polestar 4 gets a 15.4-inch display and 10.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Cadillac Optiq stands out with head-up display and AKG audio that you will not find on the Polestar 4. The Polestar 4 counters with Bowers & Wilkins audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Cadillac Optiq gets leather upholstery while the Polestar 4 offers synthetic 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 4.6 seconds.

The Polestar 4 responds with a Electric Motor making 200kW and 343Nm, paired to a single-speed fixed gear driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.1 seconds.

The Cadillac Optiq has the clear power advantage at 224kW vs 200kW. In the real-world sprint, the Cadillac Optiq is 2.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 75kWh (Cadillac Optiq) vs 100kWh (Polestar 4), giving WLTP ranges of 425km and 620km. DC fast charging peaks at 110kW (Cadillac Optiq) vs 200kW (Polestar 4).

The Cadillac Optiq measures 4,820mm long on a 2,954mm wheelbase, 20mm shorter than the Polestar 4 at 4,840mm (2,999mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Polestar 4 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 744L in the Cadillac Optiq and 526L in the Polestar 4, giving the Cadillac Optiq a 218L advantage.

For towing, the Cadillac Optiq leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 1,000kg 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 (Polestar 4). Both match on warranty length.