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.
When 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 2024 Cadillac LYRIQ ranges from $48,317 to $74,019 while a used 2024 Kia EV6 is priced between $37,336 to $60,052. For a new model, the Cadillac LYRIQ's price is between $58,588 and $79,784, with the Kia EV6 priced between $40,349 and $59,545.
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 Kia EV6 loses 54.3 percent of its value. This means the Kia EV6 retains 15.1 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 Kia EV6 base engine makes 167 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 EV6 is rated to deliver an average of 127 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 232 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 hours (240V), while the charge time for the EV6 is 5.5 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: The Kia EV6 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:
$40,349 - $59,545
Starting MSRP:
$42,600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$42,187
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$39,590 - $46,000
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:
420
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
5,104
# Good or Great Deals:
75
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$49,434
Price Range:
$37,336 - $60,052
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$46,745
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$42,829 - $49,434
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
167
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
5,603
# Good or Great Deals:
31
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 $:
$24,088
Depreciation %:
56.5%
Resale Value $:
$18,512
Residual Value %:
43.5%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
54.9%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
44.4% - 60.1%
Cadillac LYRIQ Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.2 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Kia EV6 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.1 / 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 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:
4.8
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:
5.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 6.3
Cadillac LYRIQ Rankings
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42 out of / 44Kia EV6 Rankings
Ranking
6 out of / 44Ranking
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38 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
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):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 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:
167 hp
Torque:
258 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.042 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:
RWD / AWD
MPGe:
127 / 100 / 117
Range (city/hwy):
232 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
58 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
5.5 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:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
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
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:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
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:
133.0 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:
50.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
127.4 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:
3984 lbs
Width:
74 inches
Height:
60.8 inches
Length:
184.3 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
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
Not available
Blue
Gravity Blue
Green
Not available
Purple
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Snow White Pearl
Gray
Interstellar Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Noir
Interior Colors
Black
Black
