Compare the2027 Cadillac Optiq VS 2026 Toyota C-HR

The Optiq 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 C-HR doesn’t offer front seat center airbags.

The Cadillac Optiq’s rear backup camera has a standard washer for maintaining a clear view under various conditions. In contrast, the Toyota C-HR does not offer a rear camera washer, meaning its effectiveness relies on manual cleaning by the user when necessary.

To help make backing out of a parking space safer, the Optiq has standard Rear Cross Traffic Alert with Rear Cross Traffic Braking, systems which detect vehicles approaching from the sides and can automatically apply the brakes to prevent a collision. Only the C-HR XSE offers Parking Support Brake.

Both the Optiq and the C-HR 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, post-collision automatic braking systems, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and driver alert monitors.

The Cadillac Optiq weighs 826 to 1123 pounds more than the Toyota C-HR. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

The Optiq comes with a full 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck. The C-HR’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 14,000 miles sooner.

Cadillac’s powertrain warranty covers the Optiq 1 year and 10,000 miles longer than Toyota covers the C-HR. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 6 years or 70,000 miles. Coverage on the C-HR ends after only 5 years or 60,000 miles.

The Optiq’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the C-HR’s (6 vs. 5 years).

The Optiq’s optional electric motors produces 102 more horsepower (440 vs. 338) than the C-HR’s electric motors. The Optiq-V’s optional electric motors produces 181 more horsepower (519 vs. 338) than the C-HR’s electric motors.

As tested in Motor Trend the Cadillac Optiq is faster than the Toyota C-HR:

	Optiq	Optiq-V	C-HR
Zero to 60 MPH	4.4 sec	3.4 sec	4.5 sec
Quarter Mile	13 sec	12.2 sec	13.2 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	107.8 MPH	108.3 MPH	104.2 MPH

The Optiq can travel longer on a full charge than the C-HR on a full charge:

			Miles
Optiq
	RWD	Electric Motor	317 miles
	AWD	Electric Motors	303 miles
		V 11 kW Charger Electric Motors	278 miles
C-HR
	AWD	SE Electric Motors	287 miles
		XSE Electric Motors	273 miles

For better stopping power the Optiq-V’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the C-HR:

	Optiq-V	C-HR
Front Rotors	15.4 inches	12.9 inches
Rear Rotors	13.6 inches	12.5 inches

The Optiq stops much shorter than the C-HR:

	Optiq	C-HR
60 to 0 MPH	101 feet	124 feet	Motor Trend

For better traction, the Optiq has larger standard tires than the C-HR (245/50R20 vs. 235/60R18). The Optiq’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the C-HR (275/40R21 vs. 235/60R18).

The Optiq’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 C-HR SE’s standard 60 series tires. The Optiq’s optional tires have a lower 40 series profile than the C-HR XSE’s 50 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Optiq has standard 20-inch wheels. Smaller 18-inch wheels are standard on the C-HR SE. The Optiq’s optional 21-inch wheels are larger than the 20-inch wheels on the C-HR XSE.

The Cadillac Optiq’s wheels have 6 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Toyota C-HR only has 5 wheel lugs per wheel.

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

The Optiq offers an available 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 C-HR’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Optiq’s wheelbase is 7.7 inches longer than on the C-HR (116 inches vs. 108.3 inches).

The Optiq-V handles at .92 G’s, while the C-HR XSE pulls only .79 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The Optiq-V executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 2.1 seconds quicker than the C-HR XSE (24.6 seconds @ .81 average G’s vs. 26.7 seconds @ .71 average G’s).

The front grille of the Optiq uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The C-HR doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

The Optiq has 7.4 cubic feet more passenger volume than the C-HR (101 vs. 93.6).

The Optiq has .5 inches more front headroom, .5 inches more front hip room, 1.2 inches more rear headroom, 5.6 inches more rear legroom, 6.2 inches more rear hip room and 1.3 inches more rear shoulder room than the C-HR.

The Optiq has a larger cargo volume than the C-HR with its rear seat up (26 vs. 25.3 cubic feet).

To make loading groceries and cargo easier when your hands are full, the Optiq’s liftgate can be opened just by waiting momentarily behind the back bumper, leaving your hands completely free. The C-HR doesn’t offer a hands-free gesture to open its liftgate, forcing you to put cargo down if your hands are full.

The Optiq has a 1500 lbs. towing capacity. The C-HR has no towing capacity.

Standard Trailer Sway Control on the Optiq uses the StabiliTrak® sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The C-HR doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

The Optiq uses gas struts to support the hood for easier service access. The C-HR 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.

Unlike the driver-only memory seat and mirrors in the C-HR XSE, the Optiq Premium/V-Series has a passenger memory, so that when drivers switch, the memory setting adjusts the driver’s seat and outside mirror angle and the front passenger seat also adjusts to the new passenger’s preset preferences.

The Optiq Premium/V-Series 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 C-HR doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

The Optiq’s standard Keyless Access allows you to unlock the doors from any outside door handle, open the cargo door, and start the vehicle, all without removing the key from pocket or purse. Smart Key System standard on the C-HR doesn’t offer a sensor on the rear doors, so you’ll have to reach a front handle to unlock the rear doors.

To help drivers avoid possible obstacles, the Optiq Premium/V-Series has standard cornering lights to illuminate around corners when the turn signals are activated. The C-HR doesn’t offer cornering lights.

The Optiq’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 C-HR has an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

Standard air-conditioned seats in the Optiq Premium/V-Series keep the driver and front passenger comfortable and take the sting out of hot seats in Summer. The C-HR doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats.

The Optiq has standard massaging front seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging seats aren’t available in the C-HR.

The Cadillac Optiq has a standard Homelink wireless remote control system for garage door operation and device management, conveniently located on the infotainment. Homelink® eliminates the need for separate garage door openers and associated risks of losing, breaking, or having dead batteries. Homelink® is only available on the C-HR XSE.

The Optiq has a 115-volt a/c outlet on the center console, allowing you to recharge a laptop or run small household appliances without special adapters that can break or get misplaced. The C-HR doesn’t offer a house-current electrical outlet.

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

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

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Optiq third among midsize premium suvs in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner’s expectations. The C-HR isn’t in the top three.