2025 Cadillac LYRIQ vs. 2025 Volkswagen Taos Review

Picture of the 2025 Cadillac LYRIQ

2025 Cadillac
LYRIQ

MSRP*: $58,595 to $67,495
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Picture of the 2025 Volkswagen Taos

2025 Volkswagen
Taos

MSRP*: $24,995 to $34,695
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MPG - City Info not available 25 - 28 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 33 - 36 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 60.8 ft3 60.2 - 65.9 ft3
Engine
  • 365-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 174-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 365 hp 174 hp
Exterior Length 196.7 in 175.8 in
Exterior Width 77.8 in 72.5 in
Leg Room Front 44.3 in
Rear 39.6 in
Front 40.1 in
Rear 37.9 in
Head Room Front 38.6 in
Rear 37.7 in
Front 39.5 - 40.7 in
Rear 38.8 - 39.8 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
The Cadillac LYRIQ offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Volkswagen Taos, with comparable head- and legroom. The Cadillac LYRIQ will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Volkswagen Taos.

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). The Cadillac LYRIQ will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Volkswagen Taos, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Cadillac LYRIQ is much wider than the Volkswagen Taos, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Cadillac LYRIQ, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Volkswagen Taos.

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

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Cadillac LYRIQ greatly out-muscles the Volkswagen Taos.

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

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Cadillac LYRIQ and the Volkswagen Taos. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Cadillac LYRIQ as you will in the Volkswagen Taos.