Comparison
Cadillac Lyriq vs Volkswagen ID.4
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Cadillac Lyriq 326 mi vs 291 mi
Best value Volkswagen ID.4 $64,115 vs $45,095
Faster charging Volkswagen ID.4 34 min vs 28 min
Weighted profile Volkswagen ID.4 4.3 vs 5.7
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Cadillac Lyriq
326 mi vs 291 mi
Value winner
Volkswagen ID.4
$155/mi vs $197/mi
Charging winner
Volkswagen ID.4
28 min vs 34 min
Efficiency winner
Volkswagen ID.4
298 Wh/mi vs 368 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Cadillac Lyriq
95.5 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Cadillac Lyriq | Volkswagen ID.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | LYRIQ | Pro |
| MSRP (USD) | $64,115 | $45,095 |
| Range | 326 mi | 291 mi |
| Efficiency | 368 Wh/mi • 2.72 mi/kWh | 298 Wh/mi • 3.36 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 107.5 kWh | 77 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 255 kW | 210 kW |
| AC max | 12 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 34 min | 28 min |
| Roadtrip score | 74.8 | 77.7 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 90 mi | 97 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 197 $/mi | 155 $/mi |
| Top speed | 118 mph | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 28 cu ft | 19 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 3,501 lb | 2,205 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Cadillac Lyriq if you want the longer rated range (326 mi vs 291 mi).
- Choose Volkswagen ID.4 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 28 min vs 34 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Volkswagen ID.4 looks better ($155/mi vs $197/mi).
Weighted verdict
Volkswagen ID.4 has the stronger weighted profile (5.7 vs 4.3).
Cadillac Lyriq4.3 Volkswagen ID.45.7 255 kW34 min 210 kW28 min
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