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Cadillac LYRIQ vs Tesla Model Y

2026 Cadillac LYRIQ vs 2026 Tesla Model Y — two small SUVs compared on efficiency, size, safety and reliability.

Cadillac LYRIQ

2026 Cadillac LYRIQ

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDAWD/4WDHybrid/EV
VS4 – 2Cadillac LYRIQ wins 4 of 6 categories
Tesla Model Y

2026 Tesla Model Y

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDAWD/4WDHybrid/EV

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The short version

That works out to about $300 a year less in fuel for the Tesla Model Y (EPA estimate, 15,000 miles).

The Cadillac LYRIQ is the bigger car, about 8 inches longer.

Across all model years since 2005, the Cadillac LYRIQ has had fewer recall campaigns (11 vs 43).

The two cars

The 2026 Cadillac LYRIQ is a small SUV powered by electricity and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. It measures about 197 inches long and 87 inches wide on a 122-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,611 lb.

The 2026 Tesla Model Y is a small SUV powered by electricity and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. It measures about 189 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 114-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,363 lb.

Buying used? The 2023 LYRIQ and the 2024 Model Y have the fewest problems in our data; avoid the 2023 Model Y.

Basics

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
EV
Fuel
EV
EV
Engines
EV
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive

Efficiency

326 mi
EV range
357 mi
$850
Fuel cost per year (EPA)
$550

Performance & space

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Seats (most)
5
196.9 in
Length
188.6 in
87 in
Width
78 in
63.8 in
Height
63.8 in
5,611 lb
Curb weight (lightest)
4,363 lb

Safety & reliability

16
Driver-assist features standard
12
1
Recalls (2026)
8
11
Recalls, all years since 2005
43
7
Owner complaints (latest year)
424

Interest

4,880
Wikipedia views, 30 days
33,157

Buying used

2023
Best used year
2024
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Year to avoid
2023

Green = clearly better. Prices are not included. How we calculate this →

Which one should you choose?

Choose the Cadillac LYRIQ if…

  • You want more room (8 in longer)
  • You want more standard driver-assist tech
  • You put reliability history first (11 vs 43 recalls since 2005)

Choose the Tesla Model Y if…

  • You want an EV with more range (357 miles)
  • You want something easier to park (8 in shorter)

Pros & cons of each

2026 Cadillac LYRIQ

  • Long EV rangeUp to 326 miles on a charge (EPA).
  • AWD / 4WD available
  • Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.

2026 Tesla Model Y

  • Long EV rangeUp to 357 miles on a charge (EPA).
  • AWD / 4WD available
  • Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
  • 8 recallsMore than similar models (about 1). Confirm repairs with the VIN.

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