Cadillac Optiq vs Kia EV6
The Kia EV6 leads on range (EPA) and fast-charge peak. The Cadillac Optiq leads on cargo space.
SUV
2027 OPTIQ Luxury
1 of 12 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Oct 4, 2026
73/100#11 of 87 · Everyday
SUV
2026 Kia EV6 Light Long Range RWD
1 of 25 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked May 4, 2026
79/100#6 of 87 · Everyday
Kia EV6 is cheaper by $12,095
Who's ahead - and by how much?
OptiqCadillac OptiqEV6Kia EV6
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+2 mi· 1%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+90 kW· 60%
- Cargo space- best on this row+1.6 cu ft· 7%
- Power- best on this row+67 kW· 40%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+2 years· 25%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row2.5 kWh/100 mi faster· 8%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Cadillac Optiq | Kia EV6 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version not named | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | no data | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | no data | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | ||
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | no data | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the Cadillac Optiq if
Score by category
out of 100
Cadillac OptiqKia EV6
Range
9695Charging
4891Performance
no data39Practicality
7469
How much is each in the US?
Cadillac Optiq
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Oct 4, 2026 - Price checked Oct 4, 2026 - it may be out of date
cadillac.com- 2027 Luxury
- $49,995
- 2026 LUXURY RWD
- $50,900
- Luxury
- $50,900
- Sport
- $51,500
Kia EV6
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked May 4, 2026 - Price checked May 4, 2026 - it may be out of date
kiamedia.com- 2026 Light SR RWD
- $37,900
- 2026 Light LR RWD
- $41,200
- 2026 Wind RWD
- $44,800
- 2026 Light LR AWD
- $45,200
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Kia EV6EV6
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Kia EV6
- Cadillac Optiq
- EPA
- Kia EV6
- EPA
- Ahead by
- 2 mi
Which charges faster?
Kia EV6EV6
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Kia EV6
- Cadillac Optiq
- Kia EV6
- Ahead by
- 90 kW
Which is cheaper to buy?
Kia EV6EV6
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Kia EV6
- Cadillac Optiq
- Kia EV6
- Ahead by
- $12,095
Where next
Compare with others
Cadillac Optiq vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 35 sources
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