Cadillac LYRIQ vs. Audi e-tron
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Cadillac LYRIQ and Audi e-tron contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Cadillac LYRIQ and the Audi e-tron.
When comparing the Cadillac LYRIQ's and the Audi e-tron's specifications and ratings, The Audi e-tron has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Cadillac LYRIQ's and the Audi e-tron's specifications and ratings, the Audi e-tron is a better car than the Cadillac LYRIQ.
Pricing: A used 2024 Cadillac LYRIQ ranges from $48,317 to $74,019 while a used 2023 Audi e-tron is priced between $43,997 to $66,701.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Cadillac LYRIQ loses 69.4 percent of its value and the Audi e-tron loses 65.1 percent of its value. This means the Audi e-tron retains 4.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Cadillac LYRIQ.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Cadillac LYRIQ’s base engine makes 340 horsepower, and the Audi e-tron base engine makes 402 horsepower. The LYRIQ is rated to deliver an average of 95 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 314 miles. The e-tron is rated to deliver an average of 78 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 226 miles. This gives the Cadillac LYRIQ the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Audi e-tron. Both models use electricity. The charge time for both the LYRIQ and the e-tron is 10 hours (240V).
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are electric SUVs, the Audi e-tron has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more rear head room and cargo space. The Cadillac LYRIQ has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Audi e-tron has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$58,588 - $79,784
Starting MSRP:
$57,195
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
$74,909
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
$49,800 - $92,600
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$70,800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
$57,286
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
$37,499 - $71,300
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$58,919
Price Range:
$48,317 - $74,019
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
$71,297
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
$56,573 - $93,998
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,903
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
857
# Good or Great Deals:
78
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$52,818
Price Range:
$43,997 - $66,701
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
$49,986
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
$40,767 - $58,276
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
12
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
12,323
# Good or Great Deals:
4
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$40,845
Depreciation %:
71.4%
Resale Value $:
$16,350
Residual Value %:
28.6%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
57.2%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
57.1% - 71.4%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$47,261
Depreciation %:
66.8%
Resale Value $:
$23,539
Residual Value %:
33.2%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
66.7%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
62.6% - 66.8%
Cadillac LYRIQ Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.2 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Audi e-tron Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.4 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Cadillac LYRIQ
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi e-tron
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
3.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
2.1 - 134.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
1.1 - 592.6
Cadillac LYRIQ Rankings
Ranking
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42 out of / 44Audi e-tron Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 27Ranking
5 out of / 27Ranking
6 out of / 44Ranking
7 out of / 44Ranking
8 out of / 27Ranking
12 out of / 44Ranking
12 out of / 44Ranking
12 out of / 27Ranking
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37 out of / 44Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Cadillac LYRIQ Trim Levels
Luxury 1, Luxury 2, Luxury 3, Sport 1, Sport 2, Sport 3, Tech
Audi e-tron Trim Levels
quattro Chronos, quattro Premium, quattro Premium Plus
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
8 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
8 years / 100000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
340 hp
Torque:
325 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
402 hp
Torque:
490 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.070 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
MPGe:
95 / 82 / 88
Range (city/hwy):
314 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
102 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
10 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
MPGe:
78 / 79 / 79
Range (city/hwy):
226 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
95 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
10 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.6 inches
Cargo Space:
28 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
60.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
133.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.2 inches
Cargo Space:
28.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
56.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
133.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5557 lbs
Width:
86.9 inches
Height:
64.3 inches
Length:
196.7 inches
Wheelbase:
121.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5765 lbs
Width:
86.2 inches
Height:
65.5 inches
Length:
193 inches
Wheelbase:
115.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/50R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/50R20
Exterior Colors
Beige
Nimbus Metallic
Black
Stellar Black Metallic
Blue
Opulent Blue Metallic
Green
Emerald Lake Metallic
Purple
Celestial Metallic
Red
Radiant Red Tintcoat
Silver
Argent Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Tricoat
Gray
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Brilliant Black / Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Galaxy Blue Metallic / Navarra Blue Metallic
Green
Not available
Purple
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic
Gray
Manhattan Gray Metallic / Typhoon Gray Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Noir
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/ Rock Gray Stitching
Beige
Pearl Beige w/ Agate Gray Stitching
Brown
Okapi Brown
