Cadillac VISTIQ vs Rivian R1S (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$505
- VISTIQ: 1 MPGe more, 47 mi more range.
- R1S: 24.5 cu ft more cargo, 2,700 lb more towing.
- VISTIQ wins 7 of 14 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | VISTIQ | R1S | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $79,390 | $78,885 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 615 hp | 533 hp | VISTIQ |
| Torque | 650 lb-ft | 610 lb-ft | VISTIQ |
| MPGe | 86 MPGe | 85 MPGe | VISTIQ |
| EV range | 305 mi | 258 mi | VISTIQ |
| Cargo, max | 80.2 cu ft | 104.7 cu ft | R1S |
| Cargo, seats up | 15.2 cu ft | 46.7 cu ft | R1S |
| Rear legroom | 40.2 in | 36.6 in | VISTIQ |
| Front legroom | 43.1 in | 41.4 in | VISTIQ |
| Length | 205.6 in | 200.8 in | Not scored |
| Width | 79.8 in to 86.6 in | 79.1 in | N/A |
| Curb weight | 6,326 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Towing | 5,000 lb | 7,700 lb | R1S |
| Seats | 7 | 7 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 7.2 in | 8.7 in | R1S |
| 0-60 mph | 3.7 s tested | 4.5 s tested | VISTIQ |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| VISTIQ Luxury AWD $77,395 | R1S Adventure Dual Motor AWD $76,990 | $405 |
| R1S Dual Standard AWD $76,990 | VISTIQ Luxury AWD $77,395 | $405 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | VISTIQ | R1S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $79,390 | $78,885 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $803 | $809 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $4,816 | $4,854 |
| Total, 6 years | $84,206 | $83,739 |
Charging cost estimated from MPGe.
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: R1S wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | About the same | |
| Power | VISTIQ | 13% |
| Space | R1S | 23% |
| Towing | R1S | 35% |
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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