2025 Cadillac OPTIQ vs. 2025 Cadillac XT6 Review

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2025 Cadillac
OPTIQ

MSRP*: $52,895 to $55,595
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2025 Cadillac
XT6

MSRP*: $49,195 to $60,695
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MPG - City Info not available 18 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 25 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 57.0 ft3 78.7 ft3
Engine
  • 300-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 235-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 310-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 300 hp 235 - 310 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 1,000 - 4,000 lbs
Exterior Length 189.8 in 198.5 in
Exterior Width 75.3 in 77.3 in
Leg Room Front 41.6 in
Rear 37.8 in
Front 41.2 in
Rear 39.1 in
Head Room Front 39.6 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 39.8 in
Rear 39.1 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Cadillac XT6 than in the Cadillac OPTIQ, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Cadillac OPTIQ and the Cadillac XT6.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Cadillac OPTIQ will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Cadillac XT6.

Dimensions
Since the Cadillac OPTIQ is much slimmer than the Cadillac XT6, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. The Cadillac OPTIQ is slightly shorter than the Cadillac XT6, which may make it easier to park.

Handling
The Cadillac OPTIQ has a larger turning radius than the Cadillac XT6, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Cadillac XT6 is clearly the choice over the Cadillac OPTIQ for pulling heavy loads. The Cadillac OPTIQ has a little less horsepower than the Cadillac XT6.

Powertrain
The Cadillac OPTIQ has much lower torque than the Cadillac XT6, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Cadillac OPTIQ has less seating than the Cadillac XT6, making the Cadillac XT6 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Cadillac OPTIQ has significantly less cargo capacity than the Cadillac XT6.