Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2025 Cadillac Lyriq RWD has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 5.6 seconds, compared with 7.3 seconds for 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD. 2025 Cadillac Lyriq RWD has the higher listed output at 340 hp; 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD is rated at 229 hp, a difference of 111 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Cadillac Lyriq RWD at 440 Nm and 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD at 350 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD carries the longer listed range at 570 km, against 502 km for 2025 Cadillac Lyriq RWD. 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD has the lower recorded consumption at 14.7 kWh/100km; 2025 Cadillac Lyriq RWD is listed at 20.3 kWh/100km. 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD has the higher listed DC charging ceiling at 258 kW, compared with 190 kW. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2025 Cadillac Lyriq RWD provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 793 litres versus 527 litres, a difference of 266 litres. 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD carries the higher towing rating at 1,600 kg, while 2025 Cadillac Lyriq RWD is listed at 1,360 kg. 2025 Cadillac Lyriq RWD is 281 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD has the lower listed starting price at $44,900, compared with $58,590 for 2025 Cadillac Lyriq RWD. The measured categories split evenly, so the better choice depends on which attributes matter most. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.