Head-to-head
Audi Q4 e-tron vs Cadillac Lyriq
The Audi Q4 e-tron starts $5,100 (6%) below the Cadillac Lyriq. Here's how that price gap plays out across range, charging, safety and warranty.
Option A · SUV
Audi Q4 e-tron
Audi's mid-size electric SUV shares VW Group's MEB platform with the VW ID.4 and Skoda Enyaq, dressed in Audi's premium finish. The 45 RWD is the Australian volume seller.
- From
- $84,900
- Range
- 540 km
- Battery
- 82 kWh
Option B · SUV
Cadillac Lyriq
Cadillac's Australian return — the Lyriq is GM's first dedicated electric SUV, built in China for global markets and Tennessee for North America. Offered direct-to-consumer (not via traditional dealers).
- From
- $90,000
- Range
- 530 km
- Battery
- 102 kWh
Key differences at a glance
The biggest material gaps between the Audi Q4 e-tron and Cadillac Lyriq, ranked by how much they're likely to matter day-to-day.
- 1
Battery · advantage Cadillac Lyriq
The Cadillac Lyriq carries a 20.0 kWh larger battery (102 vs 82 kWh).
- 2
DC charging · advantage Cadillac Lyriq
The Cadillac Lyriq accepts 55 kW more DC peak charging (190 vs 135 kW), meaning shorter road-trip stops.
- 3
Power · advantage Cadillac Lyriq
The Cadillac Lyriq puts down 62 kW more (272 vs 210 kW).
- 4
Price · advantage Audi Q4 e-tron
The Audi Q4 e-tron undercuts the Cadillac Lyriq by $5,100 (6%) on starting price.
- 5
0–100 km/h · advantage Cadillac Lyriq
The Cadillac Lyriq is 0.7 s quicker to 100 km/h (6 s vs 6.7 s).
Spec for spec
Highlighted cells show the better number in each row.
Where the Audi Q4 e-tron wins
- ▸ Cheaper by $5,100
- ▸ 10 km longer WLTP range
Where the Cadillac Lyriq wins
- ▸ Quicker 0–100 km/h (6s vs 6.7s)
- ▸ Faster DC charging peak (190 kW vs 135 kW)
Audi Q4 e-tron
What we like
- ✓ Strong 540 km WLTP range from the 82 kWh battery
- ✓ Premium Audi cabin materials and finish
- ✓ 5-star ANCAP rating
What we don't
- ✕ Premium over the mechanically related VW ID.4
- ✕ DC charging peak (135 kW) trails newer rivals
- ✕ Audi-tax escalates quickly with options
Cadillac Lyriq
What we like
- ✓ Distinctive American luxury cabin
- ✓ Strong 530 km WLTP range
- ✓ Direct-to-consumer sales model
What we don't
- ✕ Limited service centres in Australia
- ✕ No ANCAP rating yet
- ✕ Brand still rebuilding presence in AU
Frequently asked: Audi Q4 e-tron vs Cadillac Lyriq
Quick answers to the questions cross-shoppers most often ask about this pair.
- Which is cheaper, the Audi Q4 e-tron or the Cadillac Lyriq?
- The Audi Q4 e-tron is the cheaper of the two — it starts at $84,900 versus $90,000 for the Cadillac Lyriq, a $5,100 difference. Prices shown are manufacturer recommended retail excluding on-road costs.
- Which has the longer driving range?
- The Audi Q4 e-tron has the longer WLTP-claimed range at 540 km, 10 km further than the Cadillac Lyriq's 530 km. Real-world range typically lands 10–20% below the WLTP figure depending on speed, terrain, climate and load.
- Which one charges faster on a DC fast charger?
- The Cadillac Lyriq accepts a peak DC charging rate of 190 kW versus 135 kW for the Audi Q4 e-tron. Peak rate only holds for a short window during the charging curve, so real-world 10–80% times often diverge less than the peak numbers suggest. Compatibility with 350 kW chargers depends on the vehicle's onboard architecture, not just the published peak.
- Which is quicker off the line?
- The Cadillac Lyriq does 0–100 km/h in 6.0 seconds — 0.7 s quicker than the Audi Q4 e-tron's 6.7 s. EV acceleration figures hold up at speed better than equivalent petrol cars because electric motors deliver peak torque instantly.
- Is the Audi Q4 e-tron better value than the Cadillac Lyriq?
- On paper the Audi Q4 e-tron is $5,100 cheaper, but the Cadillac Lyriq edges ahead on most other measurable specs. Whether the saving justifies the gap depends on which features matter most to you, and how much weight you give to brand and dealer factors.
Which one should you buy?
The short version, based on where each car pulls ahead.
Choose the
Audi Q4 e-tron
if…
- ✓ you want to save $5,100 on the sticker
- ✓ you match the profile: premium suv buyers
Choose the
Cadillac Lyriq
if…
- ✓ you regularly do long road trips (faster DC peak)
- ✓ you match the profile: cadillac brand fans
Verdict reasoning is derived from published specs; brand preference, dealer experience and how a car drives are personal — always take a test drive before deciding.