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Audi Q5 Sportback vs Cadillac OPTIQ

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2026 Audi Q5 Sportback

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2027 Cadillac OPTIQ

Overview

SpecAudi Q5 SportbackPremiumCadillac OPTIQLuxury
Selected trimPremiumLuxury
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainall wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (recommended)electric
Transmission7-speed automated manual1-speed direct drive
Engine typegaselectric
Model year20262027

Pricing & market

SpecAudi Q5 SportbackPremiumCadillac OPTIQLuxury
MSRP$55,100$50,900 (best)
Lowest listing price$31,097 (best)$44,995
Median listing price$60,423$57,404 (best)
Highest listing price$70,118 (best)$80,232
For sale now1117 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecAudi Q5 SportbackPremiumCadillac OPTIQLuxury
Combined MPG25 MPG (best)
City MPG22 MPG (best)
Highway MPG30 MPG (best)
Combined MPGe105 MPGe (best)
Electric range317 mi (best)
Battery capacity85 kWh (best)
240V charge time9.5 hr (best)
Fuel tank17.2 gal (best)

Performance

SpecAudi Q5 SportbackPremiumCadillac OPTIQLuxury
Horsepower268 hp315 hp (best)
Torque295 lb-ft332 lb-ft (best)
Engine size2 L (best)
CylindersI4

Size & capability

SpecAudi Q5 SportbackPremiumCadillac OPTIQLuxury
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume53.1 cu ft57 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity4,400 lbs (best)1,500 lbs
Payload1,036 lbs (best)
Curb weight4,277 lbs (best)5,192 lbs
Ground clearance6 in (best)
Wheelbase110.9 in116 in (best)
Length185.7 in189.8 in (best)
Width74.8 in75.3 in (best)
Height65.5 in (best)64.7 in

Safety & recalls

SpecAudi Q5 SportbackPremiumCadillac OPTIQLuxury
NHTSA overallNot Rated
Frontal crash (driver)Not Rated
Frontal crash (passenger)Not Rated
Side crash (driver)Not Rated
Side crash (passenger)Not Rated
Side poleNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimAudi Q5 SportbackCadillac OPTIQ
1

Premium

$55,100 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Luxury

$50,900 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Premium Plus

$57,800 MSRP

Sport

$51,500 MSRP

3

Prestige

$62,800 MSRP

Premium Luxury

$53,200 MSRP

4

Premium Sport

$53,700 MSRP

5

V

$67,500 MSRP

Live inventory

Audi Q5 Sportback11 for sale

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Audi Q5 Sportback vs Cadillac OPTIQ FAQ

Which is better: 2026 Audi Q5 Sportback or 2027 Cadillac OPTIQ?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Audi Q5 Sportback vs 2027 Cadillac OPTIQ on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2026 Audi Q5 Sportback or 2027 Cadillac OPTIQ?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Cadillac OPTIQ starts lower at $50,900. Live Audi Q5 Sportback listings start at $31,097. Live Cadillac OPTIQ listings start at $44,995.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Audi Q5 Sportback or 2027 Cadillac OPTIQ?
The 2027 Cadillac OPTIQ leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (50,900).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Audi Q5 Sportback or 2027 Cadillac OPTIQ?
The 2026 Audi Q5 Sportback leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (25).
Which has better electricRangeMi: 2026 Audi Q5 Sportback or 2027 Cadillac OPTIQ?
The 2027 Cadillac OPTIQ leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (317).
Which has better horsepower: 2026 Audi Q5 Sportback or 2027 Cadillac OPTIQ?
The 2027 Cadillac OPTIQ leads on horsepower in this comparison (519).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Audi Q5 Sportback or 2027 Cadillac OPTIQ?
The 2026 Audi Q5 Sportback leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (4,400).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Audi Q5 Sportback vs 2027 Cadillac OPTIQ?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Audi Q5 Sportback (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).