Comparison
Cadillac Lyriq vs Volkswagen ID.Buzz
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Cadillac Lyriq 326 mi vs 234 mi
Best value Volkswagen ID.Buzz $64,115 vs $59,995
Faster charging Volkswagen ID.Buzz 34 min vs 33 min
Weighted profile Cadillac Lyriq 6.7 vs 3.3
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Cadillac Lyriq
326 mi vs 234 mi
Value winner
Cadillac Lyriq
$197/mi vs $256/mi
Charging winner
Volkswagen ID.Buzz
33 min vs 34 min
Efficiency winner
Cadillac Lyriq
368 Wh/mi vs 408 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Cadillac Lyriq
95.5 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Cadillac Lyriq | Volkswagen ID.Buzz |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | LYRIQ | ID. Buzz |
| MSRP (USD) | $64,115 | $59,995 |
| Range | 326 mi | 234 mi |
| Efficiency | 368 Wh/mi • 2.72 mi/kWh | 408 Wh/mi • 2.45 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 107.5 kWh | 86 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | Van |
| DC max | 255 kW | 200 kW |
| AC max | 12 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 34 min | 33 min |
| Roadtrip score | 74.8 | 58.2 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 90 mi | 67 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 197 $/mi | 256 $/mi |
| Top speed | 118 mph | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 28 cu ft | 11 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 234 mi).
- Choose Volkswagen ID.Buzz if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 33 min vs 34 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Cadillac Lyriq looks better ($197/mi vs $256/mi).
Weighted verdict
Cadillac Lyriq has the stronger weighted profile (6.7 vs 3.3).
Cadillac Lyriq6.7 Volkswagen ID.Buzz3.3 255 kW34 min 200 kW33 min
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