Cadillac Optiq vs Kia EV6

Key differences

  • Kia EV6 is 132 mm (5.2 in) shorter than Cadillac Optiq.
  • Cadillac Optiq makes 110 kW (148 hp) more power than Kia EV6.
  • Kia EV6 costs US$12,095 less than Cadillac Optiq (list prices, excl. tax).
  • Cadillac Optiq has 80 mi (EPA) more range than Kia EV6.
  • Cadillac Optiq has 129 km (EPA) more range than Kia EV6.
Electric

Cadillac Optiq

SUV · 2027 · BEV

US$49,995 excl. tax

CA$57,699 excl. tax

No price listed for United Kingdom yet.

No price listed for Australia yet.

No price listed for Germany yet.

No price listed for Netherlands yet.

No price listed for Norway yet.

No price listed for France yet.

No price listed for Spain yet.

No price listed for Italy yet.

No price listed for Belgium yet.

No price listed for Austria yet.

No price listed for Ireland yet.

No price listed for Sweden yet.

No price listed for Denmark yet.

No price listed for Switzerland yet.

Full specifications of Cadillac Optiq
Electric

Kia EV6

SUV · 2026 · BEV

US$37,900 excl. tax

from £52,135 incl. tax Trim: GT-Line AWD

from A$87,660 incl. tax Trim: GT-Line AWD

from €54,750 incl. tax Trim: Wind RWD

DKK 299,999 incl. tax

CHF 50,450 incl. tax

No price listed for Canada yet.

No price listed for Germany yet.

No price listed for Netherlands yet.

No price listed for Norway yet.

No price listed for France yet.

No price listed for Spain yet.

No price listed for Italy yet.

No price listed for Belgium yet.

No price listed for Austria yet.

No price listed for Sweden yet.

Full specifications of Kia EV6

Size comparison

Side view size comparison of Cadillac Optiq and Kia EV6
  • Kia EV6 is 132 mm (5.2 in) shorter than Cadillac Optiq.
  • Kia EV6 is 99 mm (3.9 in) lower than Cadillac Optiq.
  • Kia EV6 has a wheelbase 45 mm (1.8 in) shorter than Cadillac Optiq.
Blue solid line: Cadillac Optiq; orange dashed line: Kia EV6. The outlines are generic body shapes drawn at one scale, not the real design of any model.

Cadillac Optiq is 4,826 mm (190 in) long and 1,643 mm (64.7 in) high, with a wheelbase of 2,946 mm (116 in). Kia EV6 is 4,694 mm (184.8 in) long and 1,544 mm (60.8 in) high, with a wheelbase of 2,901 mm (114.2 in).

Front view size comparison of Cadillac Optiq and Kia EV6
  • Kia EV6 is 33 mm (1.3 in) narrower than Cadillac Optiq.
Blue solid line: Cadillac Optiq; orange dashed line: Kia EV6.

Cadillac Optiq is 1,913 mm (75.3 in) wide and 1,643 mm (64.7 in) high. Kia EV6 is 1,880 mm (74 in) wide and 1,544 mm (60.8 in) high.

Rear view size comparison of Cadillac Optiq and Kia EV6
Blue solid line: Cadillac Optiq; orange dashed line: Kia EV6.

Cadillac Optiq is 1,913 mm (75.3 in) wide and 1,643 mm (64.7 in) high. Kia EV6 is 1,880 mm (74 in) wide and 1,544 mm (60.8 in) high.

Compare specifications

A check mark shows the better value in a row. Range and efficiency check marks compare only values from the same test cycle. Prices are each market's own list prices, compared within that market; some include tax and some do not, and no price is marked better when the tax treatment differs. Energy cost is what the energy for 100 km (100 mi where the market uses miles) costs at the market's latest published national energy price, in its own currency, with the price's source and date.

Specification comparison
Specification Cadillac Optiq Kia EV6
Price
Base priceUnited States US$49,995excl. taxChecked . Source for United States, Cadillac OptiqUS$37,900Better value on this metricexcl. taxChecked . Source for United States, Kia EV6
Base priceCanada CA$57,699excl. taxChecked . Source for Canada, Cadillac Optiq Not listed
Base priceUnited Kingdom Not listed from £52,135incl. taxTrim: GT-Line AWDChecked . Source for United Kingdom, Kia EV6
Base priceAustralia Not listed from A$87,660incl. taxTrim: GT-Line AWDChecked . Source for Australia, Kia EV6
Base priceGermany Neither car has a price listed for Germany yet.
Base priceNetherlands Neither car has a price listed for Netherlands yet.
Base priceNorway Neither car has a price listed for Norway yet.
Base priceFrance Neither car has a price listed for France yet.
Base priceSpain Neither car has a price listed for Spain yet.
Base priceItaly Neither car has a price listed for Italy yet.
Base priceBelgium Neither car has a price listed for Belgium yet.
Base priceAustria Neither car has a price listed for Austria yet.
Base priceIreland Not listed from €54,750incl. taxTrim: Wind RWDChecked . Source for Ireland, Kia EV6
Base priceSweden Neither car has a price listed for Sweden yet.
Base priceDenmark Not listed DKK 299,999incl. taxChecked . Source for Denmark, Kia EV6
Base priceSwitzerland Not listed CHF 50,450incl. taxChecked . Source for Switzerland, Kia EV6
Energy cost
Energy cost per 100 miUnited States US$4.91per 100 mi Derived Electricity at US$0.183 per kWh, excl. tax, for 1 Jul 2026 to 31 Jul 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. EIA Electric Power Monthly, residential electricity price for United States electricity price US$5.31per 100 mi Electricity at US$0.183 per kWh, excl. tax, for 1 Jul 2026 to 31 Jul 2026. EPA consumption. EIA Electric Power Monthly, residential electricity price for United States electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmCanada CA$1.99per 100 km Derived Electricity at CA$0.12 per kWh, excl. tax, for 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Statistics Canada, table 25-10-0021-01 for Canada electricity price CA$2.15per 100 km Electricity at CA$0.12 per kWh, excl. tax, for 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. EPA consumption. Statistics Canada, table 25-10-0021-01 for Canada electricity price
Energy cost per 100 miUnited Kingdom £6.91per 100 mi Derived Electricity at £0.257 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. UK DESNZ household electricity price (QEP 2.2.4) for United Kingdom electricity price £7.47per 100 mi Electricity at £0.257 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. EPA consumption. UK DESNZ household electricity price (QEP 2.2.4) for United Kingdom electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmAustralia A$5.52per 100 km Derived Electricity at A$0.331 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jul 2026 to 30 Jun 2027. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. New South Wales (Ausgrid), Australian Energy Regulator, Default Market Offer for Australia electricity price A$5.97per 100 km Electricity at A$0.331 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jul 2026 to 30 Jun 2027. EPA consumption. New South Wales (Ausgrid), Australian Energy Regulator, Default Market Offer for Australia electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmGermany €6.03per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.362 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Germany electricity price €6.52per 100 km Electricity at €0.362 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. EPA consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Germany electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmNetherlands €4.07per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.244 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Netherlands electricity price €4.40per 100 km Electricity at €0.244 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. EPA consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Netherlands electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmNorway NOK 37.11per 100 km Derived Electricity at NOK 2.226 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Norway electricity price NOK 40.12per 100 km Electricity at NOK 2.226 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. EPA consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Norway electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmFrance €4.14per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.249 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for France electricity price €4.48per 100 km Electricity at €0.249 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. EPA consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for France electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmSpain €4.18per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.251 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Spain electricity price €4.52per 100 km Electricity at €0.251 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. EPA consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Spain electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmItaly €5.24per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.314 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Italy electricity price €5.66per 100 km Electricity at €0.314 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. EPA consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Italy electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmBelgium €5.96per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.358 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Belgium electricity price €6.44per 100 km Electricity at €0.358 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. EPA consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Belgium electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmAustria €5.43per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.326 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Austria electricity price €5.87per 100 km Electricity at €0.326 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. EPA consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Austria electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmIreland €6.45per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.387 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Ireland electricity price €6.98per 100 km Electricity at €0.387 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. EPA consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Ireland electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmSweden SEK 55.07per 100 km Derived Electricity at SEK 3.304 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Sweden electricity price SEK 59.53per 100 km Electricity at SEK 3.304 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. EPA consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Sweden electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmDenmark DKK 29.59per 100 km Derived Electricity at DKK 1.775 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Denmark electricity price DKK 31.98per 100 km Electricity at DKK 1.775 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. EPA consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Denmark electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmSwitzerland CHF 4.96per 100 km Derived Electricity at CHF 0.298 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Sep 2026 to 30 Sep 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. BFS LIK Durchschnittspreise für Energie und Treibstoffe (monthly) for Switzerland electricity price CHF 5.37per 100 km Electricity at CHF 0.298 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Sep 2026 to 30 Sep 2026. EPA consumption. BFS LIK Durchschnittspreise für Energie und Treibstoffe (monthly) for Switzerland electricity price
Dimensions
Length 4,826 mm (190 in)4,694 mm (184.8 in)
Width 1,913 mm (75.3 in)1,880 mm (74 in)
Height 1,643 mm (64.7 in)1,544 mm (60.8 in)
Wheelbase 2,946 mm (116 in)2,901 mm (114.2 in)
Curb weight Not available 1,874 kg1,874 kg (4,131 lb)
Performance
Power 235 kW (315 hp)Better value on this metric125 kW (167 hp)
Torque Not available 350 Nm258 lb-ft (350 Nm)
0-60 mph Not available 8.3 s
Battery and charging
Usable battery 85 kWhBetter value on this metric63 kWh
Range 317 mi (EPA)510 km (EPA)Better value on this metric237 mi (EPA)381 km (EPA)
Energy use Not available 29 kWh/100 mi18 kWh/100 km (EPA)3.4 mi/kWh (EPA)
DC charging, peak 150 kW180 kWBetter value on this metric
AC charging Not available 10.9 kW
Charge 10 to 80% Not available 20 min
Practicality
Seats 55
Cargo space Not available 691 L691 L (24.4 cu ft)

Cadillac Optiq

Specifications: Manufacturer official pages, cited per row, checked . www.cadillac.com www.cadillac.com news.cadillac.com www.cadillac.com

Source detailsExact factors: hp x 0.745699872; in x 25.4; mi x 1.609344.

Other specifications: Manufacturer official pages, cited per row, checked . www.cadillac.com

Source detailsFills an empty field only.

Kia EV6

Specifications: US manufacturers official sites, checked .

Source detailskiamedia.com/us/en/models/ev6/2026/specifications; kia.com/us/en/ev6/specs-compare; fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find.do?action=sbs&id=50215. Read: length=184.8in, width=74.0in, height=60.8in, wheelbase=114.2in, curb_weight=4132lb, seats=5, power=167hp, battery_usable_kwh=63.0kWh, epa_range_mi=237mi, torque=258lb-ft, cargo=24.4cu ft, epa_kwh_per_100mi=29kWh/100mi. Factors: 25.4 mm/in, 0.45359237 kg/lb, 0.7457 kW/hp, 235.215/mpg, 1.609344 km/mi.

Other specifications: Manufacturer official pages, cited per row, checked . www.kia.com

Source detailsDC Fast Charge Time (10-80% @ 350 kW via Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) Level 3 Charger* Approx. 20 min.; Onboard Charger Power 10.9 kW")

One cost is derived from battery and range, so these rows are not compared.

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