Hyundai IONIQ 5 N vs Cadillac Vistiq

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 N starts from $115,000 before on-road costs, while the Cadillac Vistiq opens at $116,000. 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 $126,500 and $127,600 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 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N stands out with Bose audio that you will not find on the Cadillac Vistiq. The Cadillac Vistiq counters with power tailgate and AKG audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 N runs a pure electric powertrain producing 448kW and 740Nm of torque, sent through its transmission to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 3.5 seconds.

The Cadillac Vistiq responds with a Electric making 459kW and 880Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.2 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: 84kWh (Hyundai IONIQ 5 N) vs 91kWh (Cadillac Vistiq). DC fast charging peaks at 350kW (Hyundai IONIQ 5 N) vs 130kW (Cadillac Vistiq).

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

Boot space is 480L in the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N and 430L in the Cadillac Vistiq, 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 (Hyundai IONIQ 5 N) vs 5 years / 150,000km (Cadillac Vistiq). Both match on warranty length.