Cadillac Vistiq vs Hyundai IONIQ 5 N

The Cadillac Vistiq starts from $116,000 before on-road costs, while the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N opens at $115,000. That makes the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N the more affordable entry point by $1,000.

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 $127,600 and $126,500 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.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

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

The Cadillac Vistiq uses a Electric producing 459kW and 880Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.2 seconds.

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 N counters with its electric setup making 448kW and 740Nm, paired to its gearbox driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 3.5 seconds.

The Cadillac Vistiq has the clear power advantage at 459kW vs 448kW. In the real-world sprint, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N is 0.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 91kWh (Cadillac Vistiq) vs 84kWh (Hyundai IONIQ 5 N). DC fast charging peaks at 130kW (Cadillac Vistiq) vs 350kW (Hyundai IONIQ 5 N).

The Cadillac Vistiq measures 5,233mm long on a 3,094mm wheelbase, 518mm longer than the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N at 4,715mm (3,000mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Cadillac Vistiq generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 430L in the Cadillac Vistiq and 480L in the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N, giving the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N a 50L advantage. The Cadillac Vistiq seats 6 vs 5.

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

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