Cadillac LYRIQ vs. Kia EV6
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Cadillac LYRIQ and Kia EV6 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 Kia EV6.
In comparing the Cadillac LYRIQ's and the Kia EV6's specifications and ratings, the Cadillac LYRIQ has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Kia EV6 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Cadillac LYRIQ's and the Kia EV6's specifications and ratings, the Kia EV6 is a better car than the Cadillac LYRIQ.
Pricing: A used 2025 Cadillac LYRIQ ranges from $56,608 to $72,075 while a used 2025 Kia EV6 is priced between $37,834 to $59,993. For a new model, the Cadillac LYRIQ's price is between $59,989 and $75,597, with the Kia EV6 priced between $41,930 and $60,620.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Cadillac LYRIQ loses 71.9 percent of its value and the Kia EV6 loses 61.5 percent of its value. This means the Kia EV6 retains 10.4 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 365 horsepower, and the Kia EV6 base engine makes 167 horsepower. The LYRIQ is rated to deliver an average of 100 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 326 miles. The EV6 is rated to deliver an average of 127 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 240 miles.This gives the Kia EV6 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Cadillac LYRIQ the advantage in maximum range. Both models use electricity. The charge time for the LYRIQ is 10.5 hours (240V), while the charge time for the EV6 is 5.7 hours (240V).
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are electric SUVs, the Cadillac LYRIQ has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Kia EV6 has the advantage in the areas of front head room and rear head room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Cadillac LYRIQ and the Kia EV6 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
59989 - 75597
Starting MSRP:
58595
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
79033
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
58595 - 94900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
41930 - 60620
Starting MSRP:
42900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
39825
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
33600 - 46000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
63386
Price Range:
56608 - 72075
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
78134
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
63386 - 84612
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
52294
Price Range:
37834 - 59993
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
44309
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
34134 - 55168
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
Depreciation %:
Resale Value $:
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
0.71690286
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
0.70263951 - 0.73116621
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
26616
Depreciation %:
0.62042072
Resale Value $:
16284
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.59524328
Category Depreciation Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.47039998 - 0.65529153
Cadillac LYRIQ Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.3 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Kia EV6 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 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 Kia EV6
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:
4.554575083694149
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
6.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
2.2 - 230.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.812407282651012
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.5 - 13.0
Cadillac LYRIQ Rankings
Ranking
8 out of / 52Ranking
10 out of / 52Ranking
11 out of / 52Ranking
12 out of / 82Ranking
13 out of / 82Ranking
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14 out of / 52Ranking
15 out of / 52Ranking
18 out of / 40Ranking
21 out of / 52Ranking
25 out of / 82Ranking
25 out of / 82Ranking
27 out of / 52Ranking
28 out of / 52Ranking
29 out of / 52Ranking
30 out of / 82Ranking
30 out of / 52Ranking
36 out of / 82Ranking
41 out of / 67Ranking
43 out of / 82Ranking
51 out of / 82Ranking
55 out of / 82Kia EV6 Rankings
Ranking
11 out of / 67Ranking
14 out of / 82Ranking
19 out of / 82Ranking
19 out of / 82Ranking
29 out of / 82Ranking
38 out of / 82Ranking
42 out of / 82Ranking
43 out of / 82Ranking
67 out of / 82Ranking
68 out of / 82Available 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
Kia EV6 Trim Levels
GT, GT-Line, Light, Light Long Range, Wind
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:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
365 hp
Torque:
325 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
167 hp
Torque:
258 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.040 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
MPGe:
100 / 83 / 92
Range (city/hwy):
326 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
102 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
10.5 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
MPGe:
127 / 103 / 115
Range (city/hwy):
240 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
63 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
5.7 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
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
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
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
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
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
Safety Features
360-Degree 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
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Available
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
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
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 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Cargo Space:
24.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
46.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
127.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5572 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:
4132 lbs
Width:
74 inches
Height:
60.8 inches
Length:
184.8 inches
Wheelbase:
114.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.1 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:
19.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Stellar Black Metallic
Green
Emerald Lake Metallic
Purple
Celestial Metallic
Red
Radiant Red Tintcoat
Silver
Argent Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Tricoat
Blue
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Green
Not available
Purple
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Panthera Metal
White
Glacial White Pearl
Blue
Midnight Lake Blue
Interior Colors
Black
Noir w/ Santorini Blue Accents
Gray
Sky Cool Gray w/ Santorini Blue Accents
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
