Comparison
Cadillac Optiq vs Nissan Ariya
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Cadillac Optiq 317 mi vs 289 mi
Best value Nissan Ariya $50,900 vs $44,370
Faster charging Nissan Ariya 40 min vs 35 min
Weighted profile Nissan Ariya 3.7 vs 6.3
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Cadillac Optiq
317 mi vs 289 mi
Value winner
Nissan Ariya
$154/mi vs $161/mi
Charging winner
Nissan Ariya
35 min vs 40 min
Efficiency winner
Cadillac Optiq
321 Wh/mi vs 344 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Cadillac Optiq
83.5 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Cadillac Optiq | Nissan Ariya |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Standard | EVOLVE+ FWD 87kWh |
| MSRP (USD) | $50,900 | $44,370 |
| Range | 317 mi | 289 mi |
| Efficiency | 321 Wh/mi • 3.12 mi/kWh | 344 Wh/mi • 2.91 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 90 kWh | 87 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 150 kW | 178 kW |
| AC max | 12 kW | 7 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 40 min | 35 min |
| Roadtrip score | 64.1 | 65.5 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 74 mi | 76 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 161 $/mi | 154 $/mi |
| Top speed | 131 mph | 99 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 289 mi).
- Choose Nissan Ariya if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 35 min vs 40 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Nissan Ariya looks better ($154/mi vs $161/mi).
Weighted verdict
Nissan Ariya has the stronger weighted profile (6.3 vs 3.7).
Cadillac Optiq3.7 Nissan Ariya6.3 150 kW40 min 178 kW35 min
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