Compare the2024 Subaru SolterraVS 2025 Cadillac Optiq

The Solterra has a standard Secondary Collision Brake, which automatically applies the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The Optiq doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

Both the Solterra 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, all wheel drive, 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, driver alert monitors and available around view monitors.

The Subaru Solterra has achieved the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) highest rating of “Top Safety Pick Plus” for the 2024 model year. This distinction is based on its exceptional performance in IIHS’ rigorous battery of safety tests. Specifically, it earned a “Good” rating in the latest, more stringent moderate overlap front crash test, a “Good” result in the updated side impact test, and a “Good” score in the revised pedestrian crash prevention test. The Optiq has not yet been evaluated by the IIHS for 2024.

There are over 12 percent more Subaru dealers than there are Cadillac dealers, which makes it easier should you ever need service under the Solterra’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Subaru vehicles are better in initial quality than Cadillac vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Subaru above average in initial quality. With 31 more problems per 100 vehicles, Cadillac is rated below average.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2024 Auto Issue reports that Subaru vehicles are more reliable than Cadillac vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Subaru 10 places higher in reliability than Cadillac.

For better stopping power the Solterra’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Optiq:

For better maneuverability, the Solterra’s turning circle is 3.1 feet tighter than the Optiq’s (36.7 feet vs. 39.8 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Solterra has a 2.3 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the Optiq (8.3 vs. 6 inches), allowing the Solterra to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The Subaru Solterra may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 700 to 850 pounds less than the Cadillac Optiq.

The Solterra is 5.2 inches shorter than the Optiq, making the Solterra easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The Solterra has .5 inches more front legroom and .8 inches more front shoulder room than the Optiq.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the Solterra’s rear seats recline. The Optiq’s rear seats don’t recline.

The Solterra has a larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the Optiq with its rear seat folded (63.5 vs. 57 cubic feet).