Both the Equinox EV and the Optiq have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear 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, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, available around view monitors and driver alert monitors.
Compare the2025 Chevrolet Equinox EVVS 2025 Cadillac Optiq
Safety
Warranty
There are over 5 times as many Chevrolet dealers as there are Cadillac dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Equinox EV’s warranty.
Reliability
J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are better in initial quality than Cadillac vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet second in initial quality, above the industry average. With 54 more problems per 100 vehicles, Cadillac is ranked 23rd, below the industry average.
J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are more reliable than Cadillac vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet fourth in reliability, above the industry average. With 22 more problems per 100 vehicles, Cadillac is ranked 12th.
Tires and Wheels
The Equinox EV has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The Optiq doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.
Suspension and Handling
For better maneuverability, the Equinox EV’s turning circle is 1.7 feet tighter than the Optiq’s (38.1 feet vs. 39.8 feet).
For greater off-road capability the Equinox EV has a greater minimum ground clearance than the Optiq (6.4 vs. 6 inches), allowing the Equinox EV to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.
Chassis
The Chevrolet Equinox EV may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 150 to 250 pounds less than the Cadillac Optiq.
Passenger Space
The Equinox EV has .1 inches more front legroom, 1 inch more front hip room, 1.6 inches more front shoulder room and .2 inches more rear legroom than the Optiq.
Cargo Capacity
The Equinox EV has a larger cargo volume than the Optiq with its rear seat up (26.4 vs. 26 cubic feet).
Ergonomics
To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the Equinox EV has a standard rear wiper. The Optiq doesn’t offer a rear wiper.
Model Availability
The Equinox EV is available in both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations. The Optiq doesn’t offer a two-wheel drive configuration.