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 available
Range 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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