Compare the2025 Porsche Macan ElectricVS 2025 Cadillac Optiq

Both the Macan Electric 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, driver alert monitors and available around view monitors.

The Macan Electric’s corrosion warranty is 6 years longer than the Optiq’s (12 vs. 6 years).

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Porsche vehicles are better in initial quality than Cadillac vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Porsche above average in initial quality. With 42 more problems per 100 vehicles, Cadillac is rated below 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 Porsche vehicles are more reliable than Cadillac vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Porsche above average in long-term dependability. With 15 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’ January 2024 Auto Issue reports that Porsche vehicles are more reliable than Cadillac vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Porsche 8 places higher in reliability than Cadillac.

The Macan Electric’s standard electric motor produces 55 more horsepower (355 vs. 300) and 61 lbs.-ft. more torque (415 vs. 354) than the Optiq’s electric motors. The Macan 4 Electric’s standard electric motors produces 102 more horsepower (402 vs. 300) and 125 lbs.-ft. more torque (479 vs. 354) than the Optiq’s electric motors. The Macan 4S’ standard electric motors produces 209 more horsepower (509 vs. 300) and 250 lbs.-ft. more torque (604 vs. 354) than the Optiq’s electric motors. The Macan Turbo Electric’s standard electric motors produces 330 more horsepower (630 vs. 300) and 479 lbs.-ft. more torque (833 vs. 354) than the Optiq’s electric motors.

The Macan Electric can travel longer on a full charge than the Optiq on a full charge:

The Macan Electric’s launch control uses engine electronics to hold engine RPM’s precisely in order to provide the most stable and rapid acceleration possible, using all of the available traction. The Optiq doesn’t offer launch control.

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

For better traction and acceleration, the Macan Electric has larger standard rear tires than the Optiq (285/45R20 vs. 245/50R20). The Macan Electric’s optional rear tires are larger than the largest rear tires available on the Optiq (295/40R21 vs. 275/40R21).

The Macan Electric’s standard 285/45R20 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 45 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Optiq’s standard 50 series tires. The Macan Electric’s optional 295/35R22 rear tires have a lower 35 series profile than the Optiq’s optional 40 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Macan Electric offers optional 22-inch wheels. The Optiq’s largest wheels are only 21-inches.

The front and rear suspension of the Macan Electric uses air springs for a smoother, controlled ride than the Optiq, which uses coil springs. Air springs maintain proper ride height and ride more smoothly.

The Macan Electric has a standard driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads or off-road. The Optiq’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

The Macan Electric has a standard automatic front and rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The Macan Electric’s height leveling suspension allows the driver to raise ride height for better off-road clearance and then lower it again for easier entering and exiting and better on-road handling. The Optiq doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

For greater off-road capability the Macan Turbo Electric has a 2.8 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the Optiq (8.8 vs. 6 inches), allowing the Macan Electric to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The Macan Electric’s minimum ground clearance is 2.9 inches higher than on the Optiq (8.9 vs. 6 inches).

A standard locking glovebox keeps your small valuables safer in the Macan Electric. The Optiq doesn’t offer locking storage for small valuables.

The Macan Electric’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Optiq’s (4409 vs. 1500 pounds).

J.D. Power and Associates surveys of service recipients show that Porsche service is better than Cadillac. J.D. Power ranks Porsche second in service department satisfaction. With a 11% lower rating, Cadillac is ranked fifth.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are standard on the Macan Electric to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. The Optiq doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the Macan Electric offers an optional rear wiper. The Optiq doesn’t offer a rear wiper.

The Optiq’s optional cornering lamps activate a lamp on the front corner when the turn signal is activated. The Macan Electric’s optional adaptive cornering lights turn the actual headlight unit up to several degrees, depending on steering wheel angle and vehicle speed. This lights a significant distance into corners at any speed.

The Macan Electric is available in both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations. The Optiq doesn’t offer a two-wheel drive configuration.

The Porsche Macan Electric outsold the Cadillac Optiq by almost 47 to one during 2024.