Comparison between:
- 2026 Cadillac Optiq
- 2023 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Black Raven Polar White Argent Silver Celestial Coastal Blue Radiant Red Tintcoat | Deep Blue Metallic Midnight Silver Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Red Multi-Coat Solid Black Midnight Cherry Red (Europe and the Middle East) Quicksilver (Europe and the Middle East) |
| Interior colors | Phantom Blue Autumn Canyon Sky Cool Gray Noir | Black Black and White |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 / 7 |
| Length | 189.8 in 4820 mm | 187.0 in 4751 mm |
| Width | - | 75.6 in 1921 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 84.0 in 2134 mm | 83.8 in 2129 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 75.3 in 1912 mm | 77.9 in 1978 mm |
| Height | 64.7 in 1644 mm | 63.9 in 1624 mm |
| Wheelbase | 116.3 in 2954 mm | 113.8 in 2890 mm |
| Front track | 64.7 in 1644 mm | 64.4 in 1636 mm |
| Rear track | - | 64.4 in 1636 mm |
| Clearance | 6.0 in 152 mm | 6.8 in 172 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.6 in 1006 mm | 41.0 in 1041 mm |
| Rear headroom | 38.7 in 983 mm | 39.4 in 1001 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 57.0 in 1448 mm | 56.4 in 1432 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.9 in 1421 mm | 54.1 in 1373 mm |
| Front hip room | 55.0 in 1397 mm | 53.8 in 1367 mm |
| Rear hip room | 51.0 in 1295 mm | 50.6 in 1286 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.6 in 1057 mm | 41.9 in 1063 mm |
| Rear legroom | 37.8 in 960 mm | 40.5 in 1029 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2874.0 l 101.49 ft3 2.87 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 443.0 l 15.64 ft3 0.44 m3 | 854.0 l 30.16 ft3 0.85 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1340.0 l 47.32 ft3 1.34 m3 | 2041.0 l 72.08 ft3 2.04 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 117.0 l 4.13 ft3 0.12 m3 |
| Curb weight | 5238.18 lb 2376 kg | 4362.95 lb 1979 kg |
| GVWR | 6393.41 lb 2900 kg | 5712.18 lb 2591 kg |
| Towing capacity | 1499.14 lb 680 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | - | 0.23 Cd |
| Additional information | Passenger volume (front) - 1538 l Passenger volume (rear) - 1336 l Under the floor storage - 61 l | Interior dimensions and volume shown are for Model Y with 5 seats |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Tesla |
| Model | - | 3D5 or 4D1 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | - | 320 V |
| Power | - | 180 kW 241.4 hp 244.7 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 6000 rpm |
| Torque | - | 326 Nm 33.2 kgm 240.4 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | - | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive 4D1 is the code for the new hairpin motor |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | - | Tesla |
| Model | - | 3D3 |
| Motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) |
| Location | Front | Front |
| Power | - | 137 kW 183.7 hp 186.3 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 6380 rpm |
| Torque | - | 219 Nm 22.3 kgm 161.5 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional features | - | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 224 kW 300.4 hp 304.6 ps | 317 kW 425.1 hp 431.0 ps |
| Total system torque | 480 Nm 48.9 kgm 354.0 ft-lb | 545 Nm 55.6 kgm 402.0 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 114.3 mph 184.0 km/h | 134.8 mph 217.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 6.30 s | 5.00 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | 4.80 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP: 1.2 mi / 2.0 km | EPA: 1.2 mi / 2.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CMB: 19.9 kWh/100 km | EPA, CTY: 127 MPGe EPA, CMB: 28 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 122 MPGe EPA, HWY: 117 MPGe |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | - | A+ |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 12.3 m 40.35 ft | 12.1 m 39.70 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | - | 9.1 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Frequency dependent Passive Plus dampers | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Frequency dependent Passive Plus dampers | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 20.0 in 508 mm | 14.0 in 355 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 1.0 in 25 mm |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 17.0 in 432 mm | 13.2 in 335 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 0.8 in 20 mm |
| Additional information | Brembo performance front brakes | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 9.5Jx21 | 9.5Jx19 ET45 9.5Jx20 ET45 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 275/40R21 | 255/45R19 255/40R20 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 75 kWh | 82.1 kWh |
| Manufacturer | - | Panasonic |
| Model | - | NCR21700A |
| Type | NCMA | NCA |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoMAlO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) |
| Anode materials | Graphite | Graphite |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.7 V | 3.6 V |
| Cell cutoff voltage | 2.8 V | 3 V |
| Battery voltage | - | 360 V |
| Energy density | - | 260 Wh/kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | - | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | 60 °C 140 °F |
| Additional information | Lithium-ion NCMA cathode with blended graphite anode | USA battery code - BT42 (Panasonic 2170L (E3LD)) |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 CCS2 | NACS |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 22 kW DC 110 kW | AC 11.5 kW DC 250 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 110 kW, 0:36 | DC 250 kW, 0:16-0:20 AC 11.5 kW, 6:00-7:28 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | Tow Hitch (O) 360-degree parking camera (O) Advanced collision avoidance (S) Automatic driving on city streets (O) Autopark - parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) BLIS with steer assist (S) Collapsable steering column (S) Collision avoidance braking and steering (S) Cross traffic alert (S) Driver alert (S) Driver assist (S) Driver knee airbag (S) Dual-stage driver airbag (S) Dual-stage passenger airbag with active ventilation (S) Energy-absorbin interior (S) Evasive manoeuvre assist (S) Far side airbags (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (S) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front seat belts with electrical pre-cash tensioner (S) Front seat belts with pretensioners and 2-step load limiters (S) High-Speed autosteer (S) Inflatable curtains (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (S) Navigate on Autopilot (O) Outer rear seats with pretensioners and 2-step load limiters (S) Pilot Assist (S) Rear collision warning/mitigation (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (S) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs (O) Road sign info (S) Side airbags (S) Side impact protection (S) Summon your car remotely (O) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (S) Whiplash injury protection (S) 15-inch touch dispaly (S) 2 x amps (S) Center console with storage, 4 USB ports and docking for 2 smartphones (S) In-car internet streaming music & media (S) Location aware automatic garage door opener (S) Music and media over Bluetooth (S) Satellite-view maps with live traffic visualization and navigation (S) 13 x speakers (S) 1 x subwoofer (S) 12-way power adjustable front and rear seats (S) Heated front and rear seats (S) Three independently folding 2nd row seats (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection (S) Auto dimming, power folding, heated side mirrors (S) LED fog lamps (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | The electric motor specifications are listed according to the MY Owner's Manual, where the minimum power is listed. Higher numbers reported by other sources refer to real-life measurements. However, these vary significantly for many different reasons, such as errors in procedure, unannounced variance in equipped motors, and software tuning, among others. Rarely MCU2 with Intel Atom in the USA MCUZ / MCU3 - Custom AMD Ryzen YE180FC3T4MFG - Quad-core CPU with 512KB L2 cache per core and 4MB L3 cache - AMD Navi23 GPU (215-130000026) - 8/16GB DDR4 - 8GB GDDR6 - 256GB SSD - 10 teraflops processing power - LG Innotek ATC5CPC001 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth module - Quectel AG525R-GL cell modem - SPC5748GSMMJ6 gateway - ADSP-SC587W SHARC+ Dual Core DSP with ARM Cortex-A5 for DSP 1 - AD21584 SHARC+ Dual Core DSP with ARM Cortex-A5 for DSP 2 - Realtek RTL9068ABD Ethernet switch 16V Li-Ion auxiliary battery - often mislabeled as 12V - made by CATL - Self-protection mode - Battery management system - LIN data communication - Four NMC pouch cells - 15.5 - 15.8 operating voltage - 6.9 - 7.5 Ah - 99 Wh - 3.7 V nominal - more than 2000 cycles - 1.8 kg / 3.97 lbs |
| 2026 Cadillac Optiq | 2023 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD |

