Comparison
Audi Q6 e-tron vs Cadillac Optiq
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Audi Q6 e-tron 321 mi vs 317 mi
Best value Cadillac Optiq $63,800 vs $50,900
Faster charging Audi Q6 e-tron 21 min vs 40 min
Weighted profile Audi Q6 e-tron 6.6 vs 3.4
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Audi Q6 e-tron
321 mi vs 317 mi
Value winner
Cadillac Optiq
$161/mi vs $199/mi
Charging winner
Audi Q6 e-tron
21 min vs 40 min
Efficiency winner
Cadillac Optiq
321 Wh/mi vs 325 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Audi Q6 e-tron
95.5 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Audi Q6 e-tron | Cadillac Optiq |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | ultra | Standard |
| MSRP (USD) | $63,800 | $50,900 |
| Range | 321 mi | 317 mi |
| Efficiency | 325 Wh/mi • 3.08 mi/kWh | 321 Wh/mi • 3.12 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 94.9 kWh | 90 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 285 kW | 150 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 12 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 21 min | 40 min |
| Roadtrip score | 86.4 | 64.1 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 146 mi | 74 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 199 $/mi | 161 $/mi |
| Top speed | 131 mph | 131 mph |
| Cargo | 19 cu ft | 26 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 5,291 lb | 1,499 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Audi Q6 e-tron if you want the longer rated range (321 mi vs 317 mi).
- Choose Audi Q6 e-tron if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 21 min vs 40 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Cadillac Optiq looks better ($161/mi vs $199/mi).
Weighted verdict
Audi Q6 e-tron has the stronger weighted profile (6.6 vs 3.4).
Audi Q6 e-tron6.6 Cadillac Optiq3.4 285 kW21 min 150 kW40 min
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