Head-to-head
2027 Cadillac Lyriq vs 2027 Kia Sorento
The Cadillac Lyriq wins clearly, 95.4 to 76.4, on fuel & range. The Kia Sorento is ahead on safety.
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2027 Cadillac Lyriq
The 2027 Cadillac Lyriq is sold in the U.S. as an electric compact SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the LYRIQ 11kW Charger, is EP…
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A*2027 Kia Sorento
The 2027 Kia Sorento is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Sorento Hybrid FWD, is…
Verdict · default weights
2027 Cadillac Lyriq
Clear winThe Cadillac Lyriq wins clearly, 95.4 to 76.4, on fuel & range. The Kia Sorento is ahead on safety.
Fuel & range 2027 Cadillac Lyriq leads by 55.1
Safety 2027 Kia Sorento leads by 8
| Category · weight | 2027 Cadillac Lyriqoverall 95.4 | 2027 Kia Sorentooverall 76.4 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 44.9 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 92 | 100 | |||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||
| Space & cargonot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Performancenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Overall | 95.4 | 76.4 | |||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 2 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Kia Sorento
Cadillac Lyriq: base trim Luxury RWD · Kia Sorento: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available). Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Cadillac Lyriq wins
- It is rated 92 combined against 37 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $950 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($850 against $1,800).
Where the 2027 Kia Sorento answers
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 100 against 92).
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
26 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Cadillac LyriqLuxury RWD | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $61,195 | — |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 100 mpg | — |
| MPG (combined) | 92 mpg | — |
| MPG (highway) | 83 mpg | — |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 7 in | — |
| Overall height | 64.3 in | — |
| Overall length | 197 in | — |
| Overall width | 77.8 in | — |
| Wheelbase | 122 in | — |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 60.8 cu-ft | — |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 28 cu-ft | — |
| Total interior volume | 105 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | — |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 38.6 in | — |
| Second-row headroom | 37.7 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 44.3 in | — |
| Second-row legroom | 39.6 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (minimum) | 5,598 lbs | — |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 20 in | — |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 265/50R20 | — |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | OnStar | — |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 36 months | — |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 36 months | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 58.9 in | — |
| Second-row shoulder room | 58.6 in | — |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
158 features · differences first, then sharedSafety24 differ · 24 listed
| Feature | Cadillac LyriqLuxury RWD | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Alert | std | — |
| HD Surround Vision | std | — |
| 8 airbags | std | — |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | std | — |
| Automatic Vehicle Hold | std | — |
| Blind Zone Steering Assist | std | — |
| Buckle to Drive | std | — |
| Electronic traction control | std | — |
| Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking | std | — |
| Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist | std | — |
| Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking | std | — |
| Hitch Guidance | std | — |
| Hitch View | std | — |
| Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking | std | — |
| Rear Cross Traffic Braking | std | — |
| Rear Pedestrian Alert | std | — |
| Reverse Automatic Braking | std | — |
| Safety Alert Seat | std | — |
| Side Bicyclist Alert | std | — |
| StabiliTrak, electronic stability control system with traction control | std | — |
| Super Cruise®, advanced driver assistance technology | std | — |
| Teen Driver | std | — |
| Theft-deterrent alarm system | std | — |
| Warning tones, seat belt, rear passengers | opt | — |
Infotainment20 differ · 20 listed
| Feature | Cadillac LyriqLuxury RWD | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi ® Hotspot capable | std | — |
| 1-Year MobileService+ | opt | — |
| 3 Years OnStar One | std | — |
| 3 Years SiriusXM | opt | — |
| 33" Horizon Display | std | — |
| 5G vehicle connectivity | std | — |
| 7-speaker audio system | std | — |
| Deleted Mobile Service Plus. | opt | — |
| Front USB ports | std | — |
| Google built-in | std | — |
| MobileService+ | opt | — |
| OnStar Basics (OnStar Fleet Basics for Fleet) | std | — |
| OnStar® services capable | std | — |
| Rear USB ports, charging-only | std | — |
| Removes 3 Years of OnStar One and 3 Years of OnStar One with Super Cruise upgrade for suitably equipped/eligible vehicles | opt | — |
| Roadside Assistance Program | std | — |
| Rotary Infotainment Controller with jog control | std | — |
| SiriusXM with 360L Trial Subscription | std | — |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay/Wireless Android Auto capability for compatible phones | std | — |
| Wireless Phone Charging | std | — |
Convenience6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Cadillac LyriqLuxury RWD | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Driver memory settings | std | — |
| Key Card | std | — |
| Liftgate, rear power | opt | — |
| Power windows | std | — |
| Remote Keyless Entry | std | — |
| Universal Home Remote | std | — |
Climate2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Cadillac LyriqLuxury RWD | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin air filter | std | — |
| Dual-zone automatic climate control | std | — |
Seating13 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Cadillac LyriqLuxury RWD | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| 8-way power driver seat adjuster | std | — |
| Heated driver and front passenger seats | std | — |
| 2-way adjustable rear outboard head restraints | std | — |
| 4-way power driver lumbar seat adjuster | std | — |
| 4-way power front passenger lumbar seat adjuster | std | — |
| 6-way power front passenger seat adjuster | std | — |
| 60/40 split-folding rear seat | std | — |
| Black with Santorini Blue accents, Inteluxe seats with perforated inserts | opt | — |
| Front passenger memory | std | — |
| Seat trim, Inteluxe with Perforated inserts | std | — |
| Seatback, 2nd row, recline position | std | — |
| Seats, front bucket | std | — |
| Sky Cool Gray with Santorini Blue accents, Inteluxe seats with perforated inserts | opt | — |
Interior20 differ · 20 listed
| Feature | Cadillac LyriqLuxury RWD | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Heated steering wheel | std | — |
| Power tilt and telescoping steering column | std | — |
| 1 Scheduled Maintenance Visit | std | — |
| Alloy sport pedals | std | — |
| Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty | std | — |
| Contoured floor liners | opt | — |
| Driver and front passenger visors with illuminated mirrors | std | — |
| Floor Liner Package | opt | — |
| Floor mats, front and rear deluxe carpeted | std | — |
| Front sill plates | std | — |
| Front window shade | opt | — |
| Inside rearview auto-dimming mirror | std | — |
| MSRP (USD) | std | — |
| Premium Carpet Package | opt | — |
| Premium carpeted floor mats | opt | — |
| Radiance Lighting™ | std | — |
| Rear cargo area shade | opt | — |
| Rear center armrest | std | — |
| Steering wheel, 3-spoke | std | — |
| Floor mats, front and rear deluxe carpeted | std | — |
Exterior36 differ · 36 listed
| Feature | Cadillac LyriqLuxury RWD | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| 20" Split 6-Spoke alloy wheels with Diamond Cut/Dark Android finish and Gloss Black aero inserts | std | — |
| 22" all-season self-sealing, low-profile tires | opt | — |
| 22" Polished alloy wheels with Dark Android Pockets | opt | — |
| Automatic headlamp leveling | std | — |
| Black painted roof | opt | — |
| Bright accent bodyside lower moldings | std | — |
| Bright roof rack cross rails | opt | — |
| Bright side window surround moldings | std | — |
| Choreographed exterior lighting | std | — |
| Corrosion Protection | std | — |
| Fixed SkyGlass Roof | std | — |
| Front and rear splash guards | opt | — |
| Front license plate bracket | opt | — |
| Galvano door handles | std | — |
| Heated wiper park | std | — |
| Illuminated grille with laser etch graphics | std | — |
| Illuminating door handles | std | — |
| IntelliBeam | std | — |
| Laminated front side glass | std | — |
| LED front cornering lamps | std | — |
| LED tail lamps | std | — |
| Outside heated power-adjustable mirrors with driver-side auto-dimming and memory | std | — |
| Perimeter Illumination | opt | — |
| Privacy glass | std | — |
| Radiant Package | opt | — |
| Rainsense automatic wipers | std | — |
| Slim-line LED vertical headlamps | std | — |
| Spoiler, lower rear, illuminated | std | — |
| Tires, 265/50R20 all-season self-sealing | std | — |
| Trailer hitch receiver plug | opt | — |
| Trailer hitch trim bezel | opt | — |
| Underhood Sight Shield | opt | — |
| Wheel locks | opt | — |
| Wheel, spare, none | std | — |
| Wheels, 20" alloy | opt | — |
| Windshield, acoustic laminated | std | — |
Powertrain24 differ · 24 listed
| Feature | Cadillac LyriqLuxury RWD | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| 11.5 kW capable onboard charging module | std | — |
| Battery and Electric Components Coverage /Available Courtesy Transportation | std | — |
| Charging Essentials Package | opt | — |
| Driver Mode Selector | std | — |
| Dual Level Charge Cord | std | — |
| Electric propulsion system | std | — |
| Electronic Precision Shift | std | — |
| Emission system zero emission vehicle (ZEV) | std | — |
| Emissions override, California | opt | — |
| Emissions override, Federal | opt | — |
| Emissions override, state-specific | opt | — |
| Emissions, California state requirements | opt | — |
| Emissions, Colorado, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia and Washington State | opt | — |
| Emissions, Federal requirements | opt | — |
| GM CCS1 DC Adapter | opt | — |
| GM Energy PowerShift Charger | opt | — |
| GM J1772 AC Adapter | opt | — |
| GM PowerShift AC Charging Adapter | opt | — |
| GM PowerUp 2: NACS Charger | opt | — |
| Level 2 and Fast Charging Adapter Package | opt | — |
| Premium Charging Package | opt | — |
| Propulsion Battery Pack | std | — |
| Regenerative Braking featuring Regen on Demand and One-Pedal Driving | std | — |
| Vehicle-to-home (V2H) | std | — |
Chassis6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Cadillac LyriqLuxury RWD | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| 5-link suspension system | std | — |
| Brake lining, non-asbestos, organic | std | — |
| Brakes, 12.6" front sliding caliper disc | std | — |
| Brakes, heavy duty | opt | — |
| Ferritic Nitrocarburizing (FNC) brake rotors | std | — |
| Suspension, heavy duty | opt | — |
Cargo7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Cadillac LyriqLuxury RWD | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Trailer hitch | opt | — |
| All-weather cargo mat | opt | — |
| Cargo Convenience Package | opt | — |
| Cargo net | opt | — |
| Integrated cargo liner | opt | — |
| Premium carpeted cargo mat | opt | — |
| Trailering provisions | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPCadillac Lyriq
Safety Signal 92 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 1
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
- high Service Brakes, Hydraulic 26V717000 · 67,380 vehicles
Kia Sorento
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Cadillac LyriqLuxury RWD | Kia Sorento | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $61,195 (base trim) | — |
| Price range across trims | $61,195 – $85,695 14 trims | — |
| Powertrains | BEV | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | LYRIQ 11kW Charger | Sorento Hybrid FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 92 | 37 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $850 | $1,800 |
| EV range | 326 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | 6 yr | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Cadillac Lyriq or the 2027 Kia Sorento?
The Cadillac Lyriq wins clearly, 95.4 to 76.4, on fuel & range. The Kia Sorento is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Cadillac Lyriq scores 95.4 and the 2027 Kia Sorento 76.4. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Cadillac Lyriq or the 2027 Kia Sorento?
2027 Cadillac Lyriq: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 1 recall. 2027 Kia Sorento: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2027 Cadillac Lyriq and the 2027 Kia Sorento?
Where the 2027 Cadillac Lyriq wins: it is rated 92 combined against 37 (EPA mpg or MPGe) and costs $950 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($850 against $1,800). Where the 2027 Kia Sorento answers: it has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 100 against 92).