Head to head

Audi Q4 e-tron vs Cadillac Optiq

A side-by-side comparison of published US specifications, including EPA range figures.

This comparison is generated automatically from published manufacturer specifications, not from hands-on testing. It sets the two cars' figures side by side; it is not a road test.

Car A

Audi Q4 e-tron electric car

Audi Q4 e-tron

From $46,800 · 265 miles

Read the Audi Q4 e-tron review

Car B

Cadillac Optiq electric car

Cadillac Optiq

From $46,795 · 302 miles

Read the Cadillac Optiq review

The verdict

The Cadillac Optiq offers more range — 302 miles EPA against 265, a gap of about 37 miles between charges. The Cadillac Optiq is the better fit for families needing extra cargo space, with 707 litres and 5 seats versus 520 litres and 5 in the Audi Q4 e-tron. On price the Cadillac Optiq starts about $5 lower, while the quicker of the two to 60mph is the Cadillac Optiq at 5.4s.

On the measured specifications below, the Audi Q4 e-tron leads in 0 areas and the Cadillac Optiq in 5.

Specs side by side

Price from (new)(Lower is better)

Audi Q4 e-tron$46,800
Cadillac Optiq$46,795

Range (EPA)

Audi Q4 e-tron265 miles
Cadillac Optiq302 miles

Battery

Audi Q4 e-tron77 kWh
Cadillac Optiq85 kWh

Body type

Audi Q4 e-tronSUV
Cadillac OptiqSUV

Seats

Audi Q4 e-tron5
Cadillac Optiq5

Cargo space

Audi Q4 e-tron520 litres
Cadillac Optiq707 litres

0–60 mph(Lower is better)

Audi Q4 e-tron6.2s
Cadillac Optiq5.4s

Standout feature

Audi Q4 e-tronPremium family SUV with a big, square boot
Cadillac OptiqCompact luxury crossover, Cadillac's entry point into EVs

How they score

Each attribute is a percentile against every EV on sale in the US — 100 means best in the dataset. These are the same attributes our recommender uses.

Range

Audi Q4 e-tron26/100
Cadillac Optiq59/100

Price

Audi Q4 e-tron69/100
Cadillac Optiq71/100

Family space

Audi Q4 e-tron47/100
Cadillac Optiq71/100

Performance

Audi Q4 e-tron22/100
Cadillac Optiq44/100

Tech

Audi Q4 e-tron16/100
Cadillac Optiq4/100

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