Comparison
Cadillac Optiq vs Kia Niro
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Cadillac Optiq 317 mi vs 253 mi
Best value Kia Niro $50,900 vs $39,850
Faster charging Cadillac Optiq 40 min vs 45 min
Weighted profile Cadillac Optiq 6.7 vs 3.3
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Cadillac Optiq
317 mi vs 253 mi
Value winner
Kia Niro
$158/mi vs $161/mi
Charging winner
Cadillac Optiq
40 min vs 45 min
Efficiency winner
Kia Niro
300 Wh/mi vs 321 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Cadillac Optiq
83.5 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Cadillac Optiq | Kia Niro |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Standard | Electric |
| MSRP (USD) | $50,900 | $39,850 |
| Range | 317 mi | 253 mi |
| Efficiency | 321 Wh/mi • 3.12 mi/kWh | 300 Wh/mi • 3.33 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 90 kWh | 64.8 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Body type | SUV | Crossover |
| DC max | 150 kW | 85 kW |
| AC max | 12 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 40 min | 45 min |
| Roadtrip score | 64.1 | 46.3 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 74 mi | 50 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 161 $/mi | 158 $/mi |
| Top speed | 131 mph | 104 mph |
| Cargo | 26 cu ft | 17 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 1,499 lb | 1,653 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Cadillac Optiq if you want the longer rated range (317 mi vs 253 mi).
- Choose Cadillac Optiq if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 40 min vs 45 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Kia Niro looks better ($158/mi vs $161/mi).
Weighted verdict
Cadillac Optiq has the stronger weighted profile (6.7 vs 3.3).
Cadillac Optiq6.7 Kia Niro3.3 150 kW40 min 85 kW45 min
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