Head-to-head
Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Cadillac Optiq
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 starts $3,800 (5%) below the Cadillac Optiq. Here's how that price gap plays out across range, charging, safety and warranty.
Option A · SUV
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Hyundai's retro-futuristic Ioniq 5 shares mechanicals with the Kia EV6 but adopts a more upright, lounge-like cabin and pixel-art lighting. The N performance variant brings tracky thrills to the family EV space.
- From
- $76,200
- Range
- 507 km
- Battery
- 84 kWh
Option B · SUV
Cadillac Optiq
Cadillac's smaller electric SUV — slots below the Lyriq with similar styling but in a more accessible package. Confirmed for Australian launch H2 2026.
- From
- $80,000
- Range
- 480 km
- Battery
- 85 kWh
Key differences at a glance
The biggest material gaps between the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Cadillac Optiq, ranked by how much they're likely to matter day-to-day.
- 1
DC charging · advantage Hyundai Ioniq 5
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 accepts 83 kW more DC peak charging (233 vs 150 kW), meaning shorter road-trip stops.
- 2
Range · advantage Hyundai Ioniq 5
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 goes 27 km further on a charge (507 vs 480 km WLTP).
- 3
Power · advantage Cadillac Optiq
The Cadillac Optiq puts down 56 kW more (224 vs 168 kW).
- 4
0–100 km/h · advantage Cadillac Optiq
The Cadillac Optiq is 1.5 s quicker to 100 km/h (5.9 s vs 7.4 s).
- 5
Price · advantage Hyundai Ioniq 5
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 undercuts the Cadillac Optiq by $3,800 (5%) on starting price.
Spec for spec
Highlighted cells show the better number in each row.
Where the Hyundai Ioniq 5 wins
- ▸ Cheaper by $3,800
- ▸ 27 km longer WLTP range
- ▸ Faster DC charging peak (233 kW vs 150 kW)
Where the Cadillac Optiq wins
- ▸ Quicker 0–100 km/h (5.9s vs 7.4s)
Hyundai Ioniq 5
What we like
- ✓ Distinctive design inside and out
- ✓ Class-leading 800V fast charging
- ✓ Cavernous flat-floor interior
What we don't
- ✕ 5-year vehicle warranty trails Kia
- ✕ Rear visibility hampered by tall belt-line
- ✕ Wide turning circle for the segment
Cadillac Optiq
What we like
- ✓ Cadillac luxury cabin at a more accessible price
- ✓ Sub-6-second 0-100
- ✓ Direct-to-consumer sales model
What we don't
- ✕ Cadillac service network limited in Australia
- ✕ Not yet ANCAP rated
- ✕ Pricing not yet finalised for AU
Frequently asked: Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Cadillac Optiq
Quick answers to the questions cross-shoppers most often ask about this pair.
- Which is cheaper, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 or the Cadillac Optiq?
- The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is the cheaper of the two — it starts at $76,200 versus $80,000 for the Cadillac Optiq, a $3,800 difference. Prices shown are manufacturer recommended retail excluding on-road costs.
- Which has the longer driving range?
- The Hyundai Ioniq 5 has the longer WLTP-claimed range at 507 km, 27 km further than the Cadillac Optiq's 480 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 Hyundai Ioniq 5 accepts a peak DC charging rate of 233 kW versus 150 kW for the Cadillac Optiq. 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 Optiq does 0–100 km/h in 5.9 seconds — 1.5 s quicker than the Hyundai Ioniq 5's 7.4 s. EV acceleration figures hold up at speed better than equivalent petrol cars because electric motors deliver peak torque instantly.
- Is the Hyundai Ioniq 5 better value than the Cadillac Optiq?
- On paper the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is $3,800 cheaper AND beats the Cadillac Optiq on most of the headline specs we measure — meaning by spec-sheet logic it's the stronger value play. What a spec sheet can't capture: brand prestige, dealer network depth, build feel, software polish, and likely resale.
Which one should you buy?
The short version, based on where each car pulls ahead.
Choose the
Hyundai Ioniq 5
if…
- ✓ you want to save $3,800 on the sticker
- ✓ you regularly do long road trips (faster DC peak)
- ✓ you match the profile: design-led buyers
Choose the
Cadillac Optiq
if…
- ✓ you want quicker acceleration off the line
- ✓ 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.