Comparison
Cadillac Lyriq vs Kia Niro
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Cadillac Lyriq 326 mi vs 253 mi
Best value Kia Niro $64,115 vs $39,850
Faster charging Cadillac Lyriq 34 min vs 45 min
Weighted profile Cadillac Lyriq 7.3 vs 2.7
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Cadillac Lyriq
326 mi vs 253 mi
Value winner
Kia Niro
$158/mi vs $197/mi
Charging winner
Cadillac Lyriq
34 min vs 45 min
Efficiency winner
Kia Niro
300 Wh/mi vs 368 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Cadillac Lyriq
95.5 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Cadillac Lyriq | Kia Niro |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | LYRIQ | Electric |
| MSRP (USD) | $64,115 | $39,850 |
| Range | 326 mi | 253 mi |
| Efficiency | 368 Wh/mi • 2.72 mi/kWh | 300 Wh/mi • 3.33 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 107.5 kWh | 64.8 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Body type | SUV | Crossover |
| DC max | 255 kW | 85 kW |
| AC max | 12 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 34 min | 45 min |
| Roadtrip score | 74.8 | 46.3 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 90 mi | 50 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 197 $/mi | 158 $/mi |
| Top speed | 118 mph | 104 mph |
| Cargo | 28 cu ft | 17 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 3,501 lb | 1,653 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Cadillac Lyriq if you want the longer rated range (326 mi vs 253 mi).
- Choose Cadillac Lyriq if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 34 min vs 45 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Kia Niro looks better ($158/mi vs $197/mi).
Weighted verdict
Cadillac Lyriq has the stronger weighted profile (7.3 vs 2.7).
Cadillac Lyriq7.3 Kia Niro2.7 255 kW34 min 85 kW45 min
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