Cadillac Optiq vs Volkswagen ID.3
The Volkswagen ID.3 leads on 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
78/100#14 of 87 · Everyday
Hatchback
ID.3 GTX Performance
1 of 9 versions
Germany · checked Sep 18, 2026 · volkswagen-newsroom.com
79/100#69 of 421 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
OptiqCadillac OptiqID.3Volkswagen ID.3
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+35 kW· 23%
- Cargo space- best on this row+12.5 cu ft· 92%
- Power- best on this row+5 kW· 2%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row8.6 kWh/100 mi faster· 27%
- AC charging- best on this row+8 kW· 75%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Cadillac Optiq | Volkswagen ID.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | no data | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | ||
| Drive | version not named | |
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Weight | no data | version: 79 kWh Style |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | no data | version: 79 kWh Style |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the Cadillac Optiq if
Score by category
out of 100
Cadillac OptiqVolkswagen ID.3
Range
90- Different test cycles - not compared.95Charging
4667Performance
no data78Practicality
9059
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checked Oct 4, 2026 - Price checked Oct 4, 2026 - it may be out of date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
Volkswagen ID.3
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- Cadillac Optiq
- EPA
- Volkswagen ID.3
- WLTP
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
Volkswagen ID.3ID.3
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Volkswagen ID.3
- Cadillac Optiq
- Volkswagen ID.3
- 185 kW
- Ahead by
- 35 kW
Where next
Compare with others
Cadillac Optiq vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 33 sources
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