Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor vs Cadillac Optiq Luxury

Comparison winners

5 metrics
0-100 winner Cadillac Optiq Luxury 5.8 s Runner-up: 7.1 s
Range winner Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor 620 km Runner-up: 482 km
Power winner Cadillac Optiq Luxury 300 hp Runner-up: 272 hp
Cargo winner Cadillac Optiq Luxury 630 L Runner-up: 526 L
Price winner Cadillac Optiq Luxury $54,990 Runner-up: $56,300

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor against the 2025 Cadillac Optiq Luxury. Both belong to the SUV class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. Both use battery-electric powertrains, allowing a relatively direct comparison of the recorded energy figures.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2025 Cadillac Optiq Luxury has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 5.8 seconds, compared with 7.1 seconds for 2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor. 2025 Cadillac Optiq Luxury has the higher listed output at 300 hp; 2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor is rated at 272 hp, a difference of 28 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Cadillac Optiq Luxury at 480 Nm and 2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor at 343 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 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor carries the longer listed range at 620 km, against 482 km for 2025 Cadillac Optiq Luxury. 2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor has the lower recorded consumption at 16.1 kWh/100km; 2025 Cadillac Optiq Luxury is listed at 17.6 kWh/100km. 2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor has the higher listed DC charging ceiling at 200 kW, compared with 150 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 Optiq Luxury provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 630 litres versus 526 litres, a difference of 104 litres. 2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor carries the higher towing rating at 2,200 kg, while 2025 Cadillac Optiq Luxury is listed at 1,588 kg. 2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor is 17 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

2025 Cadillac Optiq Luxury has the lower listed starting price at $54,990, compared with $56,300 for 2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor. 2025 Cadillac Optiq Luxury leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.

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Specification Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor2026 Cadillac Optiq Luxury2025
Performance
0-100 km/h7.1 s5.8 s
Top Speed200 km/h190 km/h
Power272 hp300 hp
Torque343 Nm480 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Range620 km482 km
Battery100 kWh85 kWh
Efficiency16.1 kWh/100km17.6 kWh/100km
CO2 Emissions0 g/km0 g/km
DC Charging200 kW150 kW
Size & Capacity
Length4,839 mm4,822 mm
Ground Clearance158 mm165 mm
Cargo526 L630 L
Curb Weight2,190 kg2,150 kg
Towing2,200 kg1,588 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle12.1 m12.0 m
Starting MSRP$56,300$54,990

Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor vs Cadillac Optiq Luxury questions answered

Which is faster, the 2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor or the 2025 Cadillac Optiq Luxury?

2025 Cadillac Optiq Luxury is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 5.8 seconds, versus 7.1 seconds for 2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor or the 2025 Cadillac Optiq Luxury?

2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor has the higher listed top speed at 200 km/h (124 mph), compared with 190 km/h (118 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor or the 2025 Cadillac Optiq Luxury?

2025 Cadillac Optiq Luxury has more power at 300 hp, a 28 hp advantage over 2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor.

Which has more range, the 2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor or the 2025 Cadillac Optiq Luxury?

2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor has the longer listed range at 620 km (385 miles), versus 482 km (300 miles).

Which has the larger battery, the 2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor or the 2025 Cadillac Optiq Luxury?

2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor has the larger listed battery at 100.0 kWh, compared with 85.0 kWh.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor or the 2025 Cadillac Optiq Luxury?

2025 Cadillac Optiq Luxury has more listed cargo space at 630 litres (22.2 cu ft), versus 526 litres (18.6 cu ft).

Which can tow more, the 2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor or the 2025 Cadillac Optiq Luxury?

2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor has the higher listed towing capacity at 2,200 kg (4,850 lb), compared with 1,588 kg (3,501 lb).

Which is heavier, the 2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor or the 2025 Cadillac Optiq Luxury?

2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor is heavier at 2,190 kg (4,828 lb), while 2025 Cadillac Optiq Luxury is listed at 2,150 kg (4,740 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor or the 2025 Cadillac Optiq Luxury?

2025 Cadillac Optiq Luxury has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $54,990 USD, compared with $56,300 USD for 2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor. Regional pricing and equipment can differ.

Which is better, the 2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor or the 2025 Cadillac Optiq Luxury?

2025 Cadillac Optiq Luxury leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.