Cadillac OPTIQ vs Hyundai Nexo: Specs Compared
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The Cadillac OPTIQ is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 105 mpg combined versus 68 mpg for the Hyundai Nexo, a 37 mpg advantage.
Across 3 measured categories, the Cadillac OPTIQ leads in 3. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2026–2027
Cadillac OPTIQ
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · 12 configurations
2019–2026
Hyundai Nexo
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · 16 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Cadillac OPTIQ | Hyundai Nexo |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 105 mpg ✓ | 68 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 117 mpg ✓ | 71 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 93 mpg ✓ | 64 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $700 | Not available |
| Lowest CO2 output | Not available | Not available |
| Engines offered | Not available | PMSM, PEM |
| Transmissions | Automatic (A1) | Automatic (A1) |
| Drivetrains | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Electricity | Hydrogen |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| Years covered | 2026–2027 | 2019–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 12 | 16 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Cadillac OPTIQ vs Hyundai Nexo dimensions and size
The Cadillac OPTIQ is 5.9 inches longer than the Hyundai Nexo on a wheelbase 6.3 inches longer, and 1,144.2 lbs heavier. Both clear the roughly 200 inches of usable length in a standard single garage bay.
| Dimension | Cadillac OPTIQ (2026) | Hyundai Nexo (2022) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.8 in | 183.9 in | 5.9 in |
| Width (excl. mirrors) | 75.2 in | 73.2 in | 2 in |
| Height | 64.6 in | 64.6 in | identical |
| Wheelbase | 116.1 in | 109.8 in | 6.3 in |
| Curb weight | 5,203 lbs | 4,059 lbs | 1,144 lbs |
Width excludes mirrors; add 8–12 inches for mirrors out. Figures are for the newest model year on record for each vehicle. See both drawn to scale.
Cadillac OPTIQ vs Hyundai Nexo: what the numbers mean
City and highway economy: the Cadillac OPTIQ leads in both cycles — 117 mpg city and 93 mpg highway against 71 and 64 mpg — so its fuel-efficiency advantage holds whether you commute in traffic or cover long highway miles.
Powertrain choice: the Cadillac OPTIQ is recorded with no distinct engine configurations, the Hyundai Nexo with 2 (PMSM, PEM). Across 12 recorded Cadillac OPTIQ configurations and 16 for the Hyundai Nexo, the wider the engine spread the more the real-world fuel efficiency depends on which version you actually buy, so check the specific model year and drivetrain rather than the headline number.
Drivetrain and class: the Cadillac OPTIQ is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, the Hyundai Nexo with Front-Wheel Drive. All-wheel drive typically costs one to two mpg combined against the same vehicle in front- or rear-wheel drive, which is worth remembering when the gap between these two is small. The EPA classes them as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD and Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD respectively — the class drives the interior volume, cargo space and passenger space each one is measured against.
OPTIQ vs Nexo: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Cadillac OPTIQ or the Hyundai Nexo?
The Cadillac OPTIQ is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 105 mpg combined versus 68 mpg for the Hyundai Nexo, a 37 mpg advantage.
What engines do the OPTIQ and Nexo offer?
Cadillac OPTIQ: no engine data on record. Hyundai Nexo: PMSM, PEM.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
The EPA classifies the Cadillac OPTIQ as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD and the Hyundai Nexo as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, so they aren't a like-for-like match on size.
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