Compare the2025 Cadillac LyriqVS 2025 Nissan Ariya

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

Safety

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Both the Lyriq and Ariya have child safety locks to prevent children from opening the rear doors. The Lyriq has power child safety locks, allowing the driver to activate and deactivate them from the driver's seat and to know when they're engaged. The Ariya’s child locks have to be individually engaged at each rear door with a manual switch. The driver can’t know the status of the locks without opening the doors and checking them.

The Lyriq’s standard pretensioning seatbelts also sense rear collisions and remove slack from the seatbelts to help protect the occupants from whiplash and other injuries. The Ariya doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

In a Vehicle-to-Vehicle Frontal Crash Prevention 2.0 test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the Cadillac Lyriq achieved a “Good” rating - the highest possible - for its performance in forward collision warning and automatic braking systems, demonstrating its excellent capabilities in preventing collisions. The Nissan Ariya has not been tested.

The Cadillac Lyriq comes with a standard HD Surround Vision and it also offers an optional rear camera washer to make backing always safe, regardless of road dirt or grime, while the Nissan Ariya doesn’t offer a camera washer, requiring manual cleaning.

Both the Lyriq and Ariya have Rear Cross Traffic Alert, but the Lyriq has Rear Cross Traffic Braking (automatically applies the brakes) to better prevent a collision when backing near traffic. The Ariya’s Rear Cross Traffic Alert doesn’t automatically brake.

Both the Lyriq and the Ariya 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 and available driver alert monitors.

The Cadillac Lyriq weighs 549 to 1515 pounds more than the Nissan Ariya. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

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

	Lyriq	Ariya
OVERALL STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
	Driver
STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
Neck Injury Risk	18.8%	45.3%
Neck Stress	180 lbs.	387 lbs.
Neck Compression	24 lbs.	57 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	96/127 lbs.	272/267 lbs.
	Passenger
STARS	4 Stars	4 Stars
HIC	259	314
Chest Compression	.6 inches	.8 inches
Neck Stress	150 lbs.	226 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	227/265 lbs.	293/289 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 Cadillac Lyriq is safer than the Nissan Ariya:

	Lyriq	Ariya
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	55	85
Chest Movement	.8 inches	.8 inches
Abdominal Force	153 lbs.	155 lbs.
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Spine Acceleration	31 G’s	35 G’s
Hip Force	355 lbs.	529 lbs.
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
Max Damage Depth	7 inches	8 inches
Spine Acceleration	39 G’s	56 G’s
Hip Force	719 lbs.	1022 lbs.

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

Warranty

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

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

The Lyriq’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the Ariya’s (6 vs. 5 years).

Reliability

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Cadillac vehicles are more reliable than Nissan With 3 fewer problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, J.D. Power ranks Cadillac higher than Nissan.

Engine

The Lyriq has more powerful engines than the Ariya:

	Horsepower	Torque
Lyriq electric motor	365 HP	325 lbs.-ft.
Lyriq electric motors	515 HP	450 lbs.-ft.
Ariya Engage electric motor	214 HP	221 lbs.-ft.
Ariya Evolve+ electric motor	238 HP	221 lbs.-ft.
Ariya Engage electric motors	335 HP	413 lbs.-ft.
Ariya Engage+/Evolve+/Platinum+ electric motors	389 HP	442 lbs.-ft.

As tested in Car and Driver the Cadillac Lyriq electric motor is faster than the Ariya Evolve+ electric motor:

	Lyriq	Ariya
Zero to 60 MPH	5.7 sec	7.5 sec
Zero to 100 MPH	14.7 sec	19 sec
5 to 60 MPH Rolling Start	6.1 sec	7.5 sec
Quarter Mile	14.3 sec	15.9 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	99 MPH	92 MPH
Top Speed	118 MPH	103 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the Lyriq gets better mileage than the Ariya Platinum+ 20" Wheels (98 city/80 hwy vs. 89 city/84 hwy MPGe).

The Lyriq can travel longer on a full charge than the Ariya on a full charge:

			Miles
Lyriq
	RWD	Electric Motor	326 miles
	AWD	Electric Motors	319 miles
		w/19.2 kW charging Electric Motors	303 miles
Ariya
	FWD	Evolve+ Electric Motor	289 miles
		Engage Electric Motor	216 miles
	AWD	Engage+/Evolve+ Electric Motors	272 miles
		Platinum+ Electric Motors	267 miles
		Platinum+ 20" Wheels Electric Motors	257 miles
		Engage Electric Motors	205 miles

Brakes and Stopping

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

	Lyriq	Ariya
Front Rotors	12.6 inches	11.7 inches
Rear Rotors	13.6 inches	11.33 inches

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the Lyriq has larger standard tires than the Ariya (265/50R20 vs. 235/55R19). The Lyriq’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Ariya (275/40R22 vs. 245/45R20).

The Lyriq’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 Ariya’s standard 55 series tires. The Lyriq’s optional tires have a lower 40 series profile than the Ariya Platinum+’s optional 45 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Lyriq has standard 20-inch wheels. Smaller 19-inch wheels are standard on the Ariya. The Lyriq’s optional 22-inch wheels are larger than the 20-inch wheels optional on the Ariya Platinum+.

The Cadillac Lyriq’s wheels have 6 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Nissan Ariya only has 5 wheel lugs per wheel.

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

Suspension and Handling

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Lyriq’s wheelbase is 12.5 inches longer than on the Ariya (121.8 inches vs. 109.3 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Lyriq is 1.6 inches wider in the front and 1.5 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the Ariya.

For greater off-road capability the Lyriq has a greater minimum ground clearance than the Ariya (7 vs. 6.7 inches), allowing the Lyriq to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

Passenger Space

The Lyriq has 3.9 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Ariya (105.1 vs. 101.2).

The Lyriq has 2 inches more front legroom, .5 inches more front hip room, 1.8 inches more front shoulder room, 2.6 inches more rear legroom, 1.5 inches more rear hip room and 2.7 inches more rear shoulder room than the Ariya.

Cargo Capacity

The Lyriq has a larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the Ariya with its rear seat folded (60.8 vs. 59.7 cubic feet).

A low lift-over cargo hatch design makes loading and unloading the Lyriq easier. The Lyriq’s cargo hatch lift-over height is 28.5 inches, while the Ariya’s liftover is 30.6 inches.

Pressing a switch automatically lowers the Lyriq’s optional rear seats, to make changing between passengers and cargo easier. The Ariya doesn’t offer automatic folding seats.

Towing

Maximum trailer towing in the Nissan Ariya is limited to 1500 pounds. The Lyriq AWD offers up to a 3500 lbs. towing capacity.

Standard Trailer Sway Control on the Lyriq 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 Ariya doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

Servicing Ease

The Lyriq uses gas struts to support the hood for easier service access. The Ariya 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.

Ergonomics

The Lyriq has a standard remote vehicle starting system, so the vehicle can be started from inside the driver's house. This allows the driver to comfortably warm up the engine before going out to the vehicle. The climate system will also automatically heat or cool the interior. The Ariya doesn’t offer a remote starting system.

The Lyriq’s rain-sensitive wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically based on the amount of rainfall on the windshield. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving without constantly adjusting the wipers. The Ariya’s standard intermittent wipers change speed with vehicle speed, but can’t turn on and off or change speed based on changing rainfall.

To help drivers avoid possible obstacles, the Lyriq has standard cornering lights to illuminate around corners when the turn signals are activated. The Ariya doesn’t offer cornering lights.

The Lyriq’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 Ariya offers an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

The Lyriq offers optional massaging front seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging seats aren’t available in the Ariya.

The Cadillac Lyriq 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. Nissan charges extra for Homelink® on the Ariya.

The Lyriq offers an optional 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 Ariya doesn’t offer a house-current electrical outlet.

The Lyriq’s Enhanced Automatic Park Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. Remote Auto Parking will park and retrieve your car remotely: press a button and watch it park itself. This is ideal for tight locations. The Ariya Platinum+’s automatic parking system does not offer parking by remote control.

Recommendations

Motor Trend performed a comparison test in its January 2024 issue and they ranked the Cadillac Lyriq Luxury AWD higher than the Nissan Ariya Platinum+.

The Cadillac Lyriq outsold the Nissan Ariya by 40% during 2024.

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