Compare the2025 Kia EV9VS 2025 Cadillac Lyriq

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Towing
Servicing Ease
Ergonomics
Recommendations

Safety

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The EV9 has a standard front seat center airbag, which deploys between the driver and front passenger, protecting them from injuries caused by striking each other in serious side impacts. The Lyriq doesn’t offer front seat center airbags.

With its standard Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, the Kia EV9 is better at preventing collisions with pedestrians than the Cadillac Lyriq, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety:

	EV9	Lyriq
Overall Evaluation	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
	Crossing Child - DAY
12 MPH	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
25 MPH	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
	Crossing Adult - NIGHT
12 MPH Brights	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
12 MPH Low beams	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
25 MPH Brights	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
25 MPH Low beams	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
	Parallel Adult - NIGHT
25 MPH Brights	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
25 MPH Low beams	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
37 MPH Brights	AVOIDED	-19 MPH

Both the EV9 and the Lyriq have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver 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 and available around view monitors.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Kia EV9 is safer than the Cadillac Lyriq:

	EV9	Lyriq
	Passenger
STARS	4 Stars	4 Stars
Neck Injury Risk	27.4%	43.6%
Neck Stress	129 lbs.	150 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Kia EV9 is safer than the Cadillac Lyriq:

	EV9	Lyriq
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	25	55
Chest Movement	.5 inches	.8 inches
Abdominal Force	87 lbs.	153 lbs.
Hip Force	199 lbs.	219 lbs.
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	33	118
Spine Acceleration	20 G’s	31 G’s
Hip Force	209 lbs.	355 lbs.
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	183	348

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The Kia EV9 has achieved the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) highest rating of “Top Safety Pick Plus” for the 2025 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 Lyriq is not even a standard “Top Safety Pick” for 2025.

Warranty

The EV9 comes with a full 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The Lyriq’s 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 10,000 miles sooner.

Kia’s powertrain warranty covers the EV9 4 years and 30,000 miles longer than Cadillac covers the Lyriq. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 10 years or 100,000 miles. Coverage on the Lyriq ends after only 6 years or 70,000 miles.

There are over 40 percent more Kia dealers than there are Cadillac dealers, which makes it easier should you ever need service under the EV9’s warranty.

Reliability

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the EV9’s reliability 37 points higher than the Lyriq.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Kia vehicles are better in initial quality than Cadillac vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Kia fourth in initial quality, above the industry average. With 51 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 long-term dependability statistics that show that Kia vehicles are more reliable than Cadillac vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Kia above average in long-term dependability. With 3 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Cadillac is rated below average.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ March 2025 Auto Issue reports that Kia vehicles are more reliable than Cadillac vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Kia 12 places higher in reliability than Cadillac.

Engine

The EV9 GT-Line’s electric motors produces 66 lbs.-ft. more torque (516 vs. 450) than the Lyriq’s optional electric motors.

As tested in Motor Trend the Kia EV9 is faster than the Cadillac Lyriq electric motors:

	EV9 Land/Wind	EV9 GT-Line	Lyriq
Zero to 60 MPH	4.6 sec	4.4 sec	4.8 sec

As tested in Car and Driver the EV9 GT-Line electric motors is faster than the Cadillac Lyriq (base engine):

	EV9	Lyriq
Zero to 30 MPH	1.6 sec	2.5 sec
Zero to 60 MPH	4.5 sec	5.7 sec
Zero to 100 MPH	13 sec	14.7 sec
5 to 60 MPH Rolling Start	4.7 sec	6.1 sec
Passing 30 to 50 MPH	1.9 sec	2.3 sec
Passing 50 to 70 MPH	2.9 sec	3.2 sec
Quarter Mile	13.3 sec	14.3 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	101 MPH	99 MPH
Top Speed	126 MPH	126 MPH

As tested in Car and Driver the EV9 GT-Line electric motors is faster than the Cadillac Lyriq electric motor:

	EV9	Lyriq
Zero to 30 MPH	1.6 sec	2.5 sec
Zero to 60 MPH	4.5 sec	5.7 sec
Zero to 100 MPH	13 sec	14.7 sec
5 to 60 MPH Rolling Start	4.7 sec	6.1 sec
Passing 30 to 50 MPH	1.9 sec	2.3 sec
Passing 50 to 70 MPH	2.9 sec	3.2 sec
Quarter Mile	13.3 sec	14.3 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	101 MPH	99 MPH
Top Speed	126 MPH	126 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

The EV9 has a standard locking charge port with a power remote release convenient to the driver. The Lyriq doesn’t have a locking charge port. A locking charge port prevents tampering and damage.

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the EV9’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Lyriq:

	EV9	Lyriq
Front Rotors	14.2 inches	12.6 inches

The EV9 stops much shorter than the Lyriq:

	EV9	Lyriq
100 to 0 MPH	355 feet	396 feet	Car and Driver
70 to 0 MPH	178 feet	191 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	115 feet	122 feet	Motor Trend
60 to 0 MPH (Wet)	137 feet	145 feet	Consumer Reports

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the EV9 GT-Line’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Lyriq (285/45R21 vs. 275/40R22).

Suspension and Handling

The EV9 offers an optional automatic rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The Lyriq doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

The EV9’s drift compensation steering can automatically compensate for road conditions which would cause the vehicle to drift from side to side, helping the driver to keep the vehicle straight more easily. The Lyriq doesn’t offer drift compensation steering.

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the EV9 is .9 inches wider in the front and 1.4 inches wider in the rear than the track on the Lyriq.

The EV9 GT-Line AWD handles at .87 G’s, while the Lyriq pulls only .80 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

For greater off-road capability the EV9 has a greater minimum ground clearance than the Lyriq (7.8 vs. 7 inches), allowing the EV9 to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

Chassis

The Kia EV9 may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs up to about 500 pounds less than the Cadillac Lyriq.

Passenger Space

The EV9 offers optional seating for 7 passengers; the Lyriq can only carry 5.

The EV9 has 53.7 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Lyriq (158.8 vs. 105.1).

The EV9 has 2.6 inches more front headroom, 2.9 inches more front hip room, 2.7 inches more front shoulder room, 2.1 inches more rear headroom, 3.2 inches more rear legroom, 3.9 inches more rear hip room and 1.4 inches more rear shoulder room than the Lyriq.

Cargo Capacity

The EV9’s cargo area provides more volume than the Lyriq.

	EV9	Lyriq
Third Seat Removed	43.5 cubic feet	28 cubic feet
Second Seat Folded	81.7 cubic feet	60.8 cubic feet

The EV9’s cargo area is larger than the Lyriq’s in almost every dimension:

	EV9	Lyriq
Length to seat (3rd/2nd/1st)	22”/51.1”/84”	n.a./37.1”/74.2”
Max Width	52.3”	53”
Min Width	41.7”	41.6”
Height	32.3”	28.5”

Towing

The EV9’s minimum standard towing capacity is much higher than the Lyriq’s (2000 vs. 0 pounds). Maximum trailer towing in the Cadillac Lyriq AWD is only 3500 pounds. The EV9 AWD offers up to a 5000 lbs. towing capacity.

Servicing Ease

A maintenance reminder system is standard on the EV9 to save the owner time and money by calculating maintenance intervals based on odometer mileage. This takes the guesswork out of keeping your vehicle in top condition and helps it last longer. Cadillac doesn’t offer a maintenance reminder on the Lyriq.

Ergonomics

The EV9 GT-Line has a standard heads-up display that projects speed, navigation instruction and driver assistance information readouts in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The Lyriq doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the EV9 has a standard rear wiper. The Lyriq doesn’t offer a rear wiper.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) conducts detailed tests on headlights for their range both straight ahead and in curves and to be certain they don’t exceed acceptable amounts of glare to oncoming drivers. The EV9’s headlights were rated “Good” by the IIHS, while the Lyriq’s headlights are rated “Poor.”

Manual rear side window sunshades are available in the EV9 to help block heat and glare for the rear passengers. The Lyriq doesn’t offer rear side window sunshades.

The EV9 has standard front air conditioned seats and the EV9 Land/GT-Line also has them in the second row. This keeps the passengers comfortable and takes the sting out of hot seats in summer. The Lyriq doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats in the rear.

Recommendations

Consumer Reports® recommends the Kia EV9, based on reliability, safety and performance. The Cadillac Lyriq isn't recommended.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the EV9 first among upper midsize suvs in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner’s expectations. The Lyriq isn’t in the top three.

The EV9 was chosen as a Car and Driver’s “Top Ten” for 2024. The Lyriq has never been chosen by Car and Driver in their “10Best” issue.

A group of representative automotive journalists from North America selected the EV9 as the 2024 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year. The Lyriq has never been chosen.

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