Head-to-head
2027 Cadillac Lyriq vs 2027 Kia Sportage
The Kia Sportage wins clearly, 88.7 to 80.5, on price, safety, space & cargo. The Cadillac Lyriq is ahead on fuel & range and tech & comfort.
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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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The 2027 Kia Sportage is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid, hybrid and gas compact SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Sport…
Verdict · default weights
2027 Kia Sportage
Clear winThe Kia Sportage wins clearly, 88.7 to 80.5, on price, safety, space & cargo. The Cadillac Lyriq is ahead on fuel & range and tech & comfort.
Price 2027 Kia Sportage leads by 52.6
Fuel & range 2027 Cadillac Lyriq leads by 50.8
Safety 2027 Kia Sportage leads by 15.4
| Category · weight | 2027 Cadillac Lyriqoverall 80.5 | 2027 Kia Sportageoverall 88.7 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 47.4 | 100 | |||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 49.2 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 84.6 | 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 & cargow 2 | 80.2 | 100 | |||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||
| Performancenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 90.7 | |||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Overall | 80.5 | 88.7 | |||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Cadillac Lyriq: base trim Luxury RWD · Kia Sportage: base trim LX FWD. 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 Kia Sportage wins
- It starts $32,205 lower ($28,990 against $61,195 base MSRP).
- It lists 37 standard driver-assist features against 23.
- It holds 36.6 cu ft behind the second row against 28.
Where the 2027 Cadillac Lyriq answers
- It is rated 92 combined against 41 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $800 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($850 against $1,650).
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
50 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Cadillac LyriqLuxury RWD | Kia SportageLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $61,195 | $28,990 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | — | 4 |
| Engine displacement | — | 2,497 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | — | 2.5L 4-cylinder gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine |
| Fuel injection system | — | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | — | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | — | 187 hp |
| Torque | — | 178 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 100 mpg | 25 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 92 mpg | 28 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 83 mpg | 33 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 3.648 |
| Transmission speeds | — | 8 |
| Transmission type | — | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 7 in | 7.1 in |
| Overall height | 64.3 in | 65.4 in |
| Overall length | 197 in | 184 in |
| Overall width | 77.8 in | 73.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 122 in | 109 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 60.8 cu-ft | 69.3 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 28 cu-ft | 36.6 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 105 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | — |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 38.6 in | 39.6 in |
| Second-row headroom | 37.7 in | 39.4 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 44.3 in | 41.4 in |
| Second-row legroom | 39.6 in | 41.3 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (minimum) | 5,598 lbs | 3,434 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 4,740 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | — | McPherson strut |
| Rear suspension type | — | Multi-Link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | — | Column Type - Motor Driver Power Steering (MDPS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | — | 19.3 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | — | 320 mm |
| Front brake type | — | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | — | epb |
| Rear brake diameter | — | 300 mm |
| Rear brake type | — | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 20 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | — | 7 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 265/50R20 | 235/65R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 14.3 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| 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 | 57.5 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 58.6 in | 55.6 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
279 features · differences first, then sharedSafety59 differ · 60 listed
| Feature | Cadillac LyriqLuxury RWD | Kia SportageLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance Fusion+ with Car, Pedestrian, Cyclist Detection and Direct Oncoming Detection and Avoidance | — | std |
| Highway Driving Assist (HDA2) | — | std |
| Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go (SCC with S&G) | — | std |
| Blind-spot View Monitor (BVM) | — | std |
| Forward Collision Alert | std | — |
| Lane Following Assist 2 (LFA) | — | std |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | — | std |
| Surround View Monitor (SVM) | std | — |
| Dual front advanced airbags | — | std |
| Front seat-mounted side air bags | — | std |
| Full-length side curtain airbags | — | std |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | — | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) | — | std |
| Navigation based Smart Cruise Control Curve (NSCC-C) | — | std |
| Parking Collision Avoidance - Reverse (PCA-R) | — | std |
| Rearview camera with dynamic guidelines | — | std |
| Downhill Brake Control (DBC) | — | std |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) with Leading Vehicle Departure Alert | — | std |
| Parking Distance Warning - Front and Rear (PDW-F/R) | — | std |
| Parking Distance Warning - Front and Rear (PDW-F/R) | — | std |
| Rear seat-mounted side airbags | — | std |
| Safe Exit Warning (SEW) | — | std |
| Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) | — | std |
| 8 airbags | std | — |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | std | — |
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | — | std |
| Automatic Vehicle Hold | std | — |
| Blind Spot-Collision Warning (BCW) | — | std |
| Blind Zone Steering Assist | std | — |
| Buckle to Drive | std | — |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Auto Hold | — | std |
| Electronic traction control | std | — |
| Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking | std | — |
| Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist | std | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Fusion+ with Car, Pedestrian, Cyclist Detection and Direct Oncoming Detection and Avoidance | — | std |
| Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking | std | — |
| Height adjustable up/down headrests | — | std |
| Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors | — | std |
| High-Beam Assist (HBA) | — | std |
| Highway Driving Assist (HDA) | — | std |
| Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) | — | std |
| Hitch Guidance | std | — |
| Hitch View | std | — |
| Impact sensing auto door unlock | — | std |
| Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking | std | — |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) | — | std |
| Rear Cross Traffic Braking | std | — |
| Rear Pedestrian Alert | std | — |
| Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) | — | std |
| Reverse Automatic Braking | std | — |
| Safety Alert Seat | std | — |
| Side Bicyclist Alert | std | — |
| Speed sensing auto door locks | — | std |
| Super Cruise®, advanced driver assistance technology | std | — |
| Teen Driver | std | — |
| Theft-deterrent alarm system | std | — |
| Warning tones, seat belt, rear passengers | opt | — |
| Immobilizer | — | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) High-Line | — | std |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | std | std |
Infotainment30 differ · 31 listed
| Feature | Cadillac LyriqLuxury RWD | Kia SportageLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12.3-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth, SAT, HD Radio, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Andriod Auto (ccNC Lite) | — | std |
| Wi-Fi ® Hotspot capable | std | — |
| 1-Year MobileService+ | opt | — |
| 12.3-inch touchscreen navigation with Satellite Radio, Kia Connect, HD Radio, Voice Recognition, Wi-Fi, Map OTA, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (ccNC Navigation) | — | std |
| 3 Years OnStar One | std | — |
| 3 Years SiriusXM | opt | — |
| 33" Horizon Display | std | — |
| 5G vehicle connectivity | std | — |
| 6 speakers (including 2 tweeters) | — | std |
| 7-speaker audio system | std | — |
| Bluetooth phone and streaming audio hands-free | — | std |
| Center speaker (front x1) | — | std |
| Deleted Mobile Service Plus. | opt | — |
| Front USB c-type charging and connection (x1) | — | std |
| Front USB ports | std | — |
| Google built-in | std | — |
| Harman Kardon Premium Audio system | — | std |
| MobileService+ | opt | — |
| OnStar Basics (OnStar Fleet Basics for Fleet) | std | — |
| OnStar® services capable | std | — |
| Paddle shifters | — | std |
| Rear USB c-type chargers (x2 ports rear console) | — | 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 | — |
| Steering wheel mounted audio controls | — | std |
| Subwoofer speaker (front x1) | — | std |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay/Wireless Android Auto capability for compatible phones | std | — |
| Wireless phone charging pad with integrated cooling fan | std | std |
Convenience14 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | Cadillac LyriqLuxury RWD | Kia SportageLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Height adjustable Smart power liftgate | — | std |
| Digital Key 2.0 Premium | — | std |
| Smart Key with Push Button Start with burglar alarm and panic function | — | std |
| 12V power outlet (console x1, cargo x1) | — | std |
| Driver memory settings | std | — |
| Key Card | std | — |
| Liftgate, rear power | opt | — |
| Power window with one-touch auto up/down (driver window) | — | std |
| Power windows | std | — |
| Powered front and rear windows | — | std |
| Remote Keyless Entry | std | — |
| Universal Home Remote | std | — |
| Driver and Passenger's central door lock | — | std |
| Power windows with front one-touch auto up/down and safety | — | std |
Climate5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Cadillac LyriqLuxury RWD | Kia SportageLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd row air vents | — | std |
| Cabin air filter | std | — |
| Dual-zone automatic climate control | std | — |
| Dual-zone full automatic temperature control (FATC) | — | std |
| Automatic defog system | — | std |
Seating20 differ · 22 listed
| Feature | Cadillac LyriqLuxury RWD | Kia SportageLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| SynTex premium artificial leather seating | — | std |
| 2-position Integrated Memory System (IMS) for driver's seat and outside mirrors | — | std |
| 6-way manual adjustable driver's seat | — | std |
| 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way lumbar support | — | std |
| 2-way adjustable rear outboard head restraints | std | — |
| 4-way manual adjustable front passenger seat | — | 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 | — |
| Cloth seating | — | std |
| Front passenger memory | std | — |
| Front passenger seatback pockets | — | std |
| Rear 60:40 folding with recline | — | 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 | — |
| Rear center padded armrest with cup holders | — | std |
| 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way lumbar support | std | std |
| Heated front seats | std | std |
Interior35 differ · 35 listed
| Feature | Cadillac LyriqLuxury RWD | Kia SportageLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Day and night rear-view mirror | — | std |
| Door pocket bottle holder | — | std |
| Driver and front passenger visors with illuminated mirrors | std | — |
| Extendable sunvisor | — | std |
| Floor Liner Package | opt | — |
| Floor mats, front and rear deluxe carpeted | std | — |
| Front sill plates | std | — |
| Front window shade | opt | — |
| Hydrographic wood center fascia | — | std |
| Inside rearview auto-dimming mirror | std | — |
| Leather wrapped steering wheel | — | std |
| Metal paint center fascia | — | std |
| Metal paint inside door handle | — | std |
| MSRP (USD) | std | — |
| Padded front center armrest with storage box and cupholders | — | std |
| Premium Carpet Package | opt | — |
| Premium carpeted floor mats | opt | — |
| Radiance Lighting™ | std | — |
| Rear cargo area shade | opt | — |
| Rear center armrest | std | — |
| Soft PVC Trans gearshift knob | — | std |
| Soft-touch crashpad | — | std |
| Steering wheel, 3-spoke | std | — |
| Tilt and telescopic steering column | — | std |
| Illuminated sunvisor mirrors | — | std |
| Floor mats, front and rear deluxe carpeted | std | — |
| Front passenger seatback pockets | — | std |
| LED luggage lamp | — | std |
| LED map lamp | — | std |
Exterior62 differ · 63 listed
| Feature | Cadillac LyriqLuxury RWD | Kia SportageLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Panoramic sunroof with power shade | — | std |
| Power folding outside mirrors | — | std |
| 18-inch Alloy wheels | — | std |
| 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 | — |
| Acoustic Laminated Windshield | — | std |
| Automatic headlamp leveling | std | — |
| Black painted roof | opt | — |
| Black radiator grille with silver trim | — | std |
| Body-color outside mirrors | — | std |
| 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 | — |
| Front variable intermittent windshield wipers | — | std |
| Galvano door handles | std | — |
| Gloss black outside mirrors | — | std |
| Gloss black radiator grille with dark trim / Gloss black unique design radiator grille with dark trim | — | std |
| Gloss black window DLO surround | — | std |
| Heated tailgate glass | — | std |
| Heated wiper park | std | — |
| Hidden rear tailgate glass wiper | — | std |
| Illuminated grille with laser etch graphics | std | — |
| Illuminating door handles | std | — |
| IntelliBeam | std | — |
| Laminated front side glass | std | — |
| LED daytime running lights (DRL) Amber Type | — | std |
| LED fog light | — | std |
| LED front cornering lamps | std | — |
| LED Low Projection and High MFR Beam Low and High Beam, Cube type | — | std |
| LED rear combination lights | — | std |
| LED tail lamps | std | — |
| Matte black over fender trim | — | std |
| Matte black side sill trim | — | std |
| Perimeter Illumination | opt | — |
| Power adjustable outside mirrors | — | std |
| Power adjustable outside mirrors with integrated LED turn signals | — | std |
| Privacy glass | std | — |
| Privacy rear windows (PHEV: Privacy rear windows) | — | std |
| Radiant Package | opt | — |
| Rainsense automatic wipers | std | — |
| Rear spoiler | — | std |
| Silver finish window DLO surround | — | std |
| Slim-line LED vertical headlamps | std | — |
| Spoiler, lower rear, illuminated | std | — |
| Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) | — | 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 | — |
| Auto light control | — | std |
| Privacy glass (tailgate and rear windows) | — | std |
| LED high mounted stop lamp | — | std |
| Heated outside mirrors | std | std |
Powertrain31 differ · 31 listed
| Feature | Cadillac LyriqLuxury RWD | Kia SportageLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| All Wheel Drive (AWD) | — | std |
| Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | — | std |
| Terrain mode, Snow, Mud, Sand modes (AWD only) | — | std |
| 11.5 kW capable onboard charging module | std | — |
| 6-Speed Automatic Transmission | — | std |
| Battery and Electric Components Coverage /Available Courtesy Transportation | std | — |
| Charging Essentials Package | opt | — |
| Driver Mode Selector | std | — |
| Dual Level Charge Cord | std | — |
| Eco, Sport and MyDrive | — | std |
| Electric Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) | — | 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 | — |
| Transmission gear selector - Rotary Dial (Shift-by-wire) | — | std |
| Vehicle-to-home (V2H) | std | — |
Chassis9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Cadillac LyriqLuxury RWD | Kia SportageLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| McPherson strut front suspension | — | std |
| Multi-link rear suspension | — | std |
| Shock Absorber Type: Gas | — | std |
| Suspension, heavy duty | opt | — |
Cargo9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Cadillac LyriqLuxury RWD | Kia SportageLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Trailer hitch | opt | — |
| All-weather cargo mat | opt | — |
| Cargo Convenience Package | opt | — |
| Cargo net | opt | — |
| Dual-level cargo floor | — | std |
| Integrated cargo liner | opt | — |
| Luggage net hook | — | std |
| 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 Sportage
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints 1 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (1), Engine (1), Power Train (1)
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Cadillac LyriqLuxury RWD | Kia SportageLX FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $61,195 (base trim) | $28,990 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $61,195 – $85,695 14 trims | $28,990 – $47,390 18 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV | PHEV, HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | LYRIQ 11kW Charger | Sportage Hybrid FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 92 | 41 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $850 | $1,650 |
| 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 Sportage?
The Kia Sportage wins clearly, 88.7 to 80.5, on price, safety, space & cargo. The Cadillac Lyriq is ahead on fuel & range and tech & comfort. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Kia Sportage scores 88.7 and the 2027 Cadillac Lyriq 80.5. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2027 Cadillac Lyriq or the 2027 Kia Sportage?
The 2027 Kia Sportage starts lower — $28,990 against $61,195, a gap of $32,205 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Cadillac Lyriq or the 2027 Kia Sportage?
2027 Cadillac Lyriq: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 1 recall. 2027 Kia Sportage: 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 Sportage?
Where the 2027 Kia Sportage wins: it starts $32,205 lower ($28,990 against $61,195 base MSRP), lists 37 standard driver-assist features against 23, and holds 36.6 cu ft behind the second row against 28. Where the 2027 Cadillac Lyriq answers: it is rated 92 combined against 41 (EPA mpg or MPGe) and costs $800 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($850 against $1,650).