Compare the2023 Cadillac LyriqVS 2023 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid

The Cadillac Lyriq has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags helps prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The Sorento Plug-In Hybrid doesn’t offer a front passenger side knee airbag.

The Lyriq’s standard pretensioning seatbelts also sense rear collisions and remove slack from the front seatbelts to help protect the occupants from whiplash and other injuries. The Sorento Plug-In Hybrid doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

Both the Lyriq and the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors and rear cross-path warning.

The Cadillac Lyriq weighs 1073 to 1301 pounds more than the Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

The Lyriq’s corrosion warranty is 1 year and unlimited miles longer than the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid’s (6/unlimited vs. 5/100,000).

The Lyriq’s standard electric motor produces 79 more horsepower (340 vs. 261) and 67 lbs.-ft. more torque (325 vs. 258) than the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid’s 1.6 turbo 4-cylinder hybrid. The Lyriq’s optional electric motors produces 239 more horsepower (500 vs. 261) and 192 lbs.-ft. more torque (450 vs. 258) than the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid’s 1.6 turbo 4-cylinder hybrid.

On the EPA test cycle the Lyriq gets better mileage than the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid running on electricity:

On the EPA test cycle the Lyriq gets better mileage than the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid running its gasoline engine:

The Lyriq can travel with zero emissions on a full charge for 307 to 312 miles. The Sorento Plug-In Hybrid has to start its internal combustion engine after only 32 miles.

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Cadillac Lyriq higher (10 out of 10) than the Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (7). This means the Lyriq produces up to 11.8 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid every 15,000 miles.

For better traction, the Lyriq has larger standard tires than the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (265/50R20 vs. 235/55R19). The Lyriq’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (275/40R22 vs. 235/55R19).

The Lyriq’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 50 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid’s standard 55 series tires. The Lyriq’s optional tires have a lower 40 series profile than the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid’s 55 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Lyriq has standard 20-inch wheels. Only 19-inch wheels are available on the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid. The Lyriq offers optional 22-inch wheels.

The Cadillac Lyriq’s wheels have 6 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid only has 5 wheel lugs per wheel.

Having a flat tire is dangerous, inconvenient and expensive. The self-sealing tires standard on the Lyriq can automatically seal most punctures up to 3/16 of an inch, effectively preventing most flat tires. The Sorento Plug-In Hybrid doesn’t offer self-sealing tires.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Lyriq’s wheelbase is 11 inches longer than on the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (121.8 inches vs. 110.8 inches).

For greater off-road capability the Lyriq has a greater minimum ground clearance than the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (7 vs. 6.9 inches), allowing the Lyriq to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The Lyriq uses computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The Sorento Plug-In Hybrid doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

The Lyriq has 2.9 inches more front legroom, .9 inches more front hip room and .5 inches more rear shoulder room than the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid.

The Lyriq has a much larger cargo volume than the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid with its rear seat up (28 vs. 12.6 cubic feet).

A low lift-over cargo hatch design makes loading and unloading the Lyriq easier. The Lyriq’s cargo hatch lift-over height is 28.5 inches, while the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid’s liftover is 31.7 inches.

Maximum trailer towing in the Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid is limited to 2000 pounds. The Lyriq offers up to a 3500 lbs. towing capacity.

The Lyriq uses gas struts to support the hood for easier service access. The Sorento Plug-In Hybrid uses a prop rod to support its heavy hood. It takes two hands to open the hood and set the prop rod, the prop rod gets in the way during maintenance and service, and the prop rod could be knocked out, causing the heavy hood to fall on the person maintaining or servicing the car.

J.D. Power and Associates surveys of service recipients show that Cadillac service is better than Kia. J.D. Power ranks Cadillac second in service department satisfaction. With a 46% lower rating, Kia is ranked 26th.

The Lyriq’s standard easy entry system raises the steering wheel and glides the driver’s seat back, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The Sorento Plug-In Hybrid doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

On a hot day the Lyriq’s driver can lower all the windows from a distance using the keyless remote. The driver of the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

To help drivers avoid possible obstacles, the Lyriq has standard cornering lights to illuminate around corners when the turn signals are activated. The Sorento Plug-In Hybrid doesn’t offer cornering lights. The Lyriq also has standard adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle.

When the Lyriq is put in reverse, both rearview mirrors tilt from their original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirrors into their original positions. The Sorento Plug-In Hybrid’s mirrors don’t automatically adjust for backing.

The Lyriq’s standard rear and side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The Sorento Plug-In Hybrid has an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

The Lyriq has standard massaging front seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging seats aren’t available in the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid.

The Lyriq’s Enhanced Automatic Park Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. Remote Auto Parking will park and retrieve your car remotely: press a button and watch it park itself. This is ideal for tight locations. The Sorento Plug-In Hybrid doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

The Lyriq is available in both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations. The Sorento Plug-In Hybrid doesn’t offer a two-wheel drive configuration.