Compare the2026 Toyota bZVS 2025 Cadillac Optiq

The bZ has a standard Secondary Collision Brake, which automatically applies the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The Optiq doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

Both the bZ 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 Toyota bZ has achieved the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) highest rating of “Top Safety Pick Plus” for the 2025 model year. This distinction is based on its exceptional performance in IIHS’ rigorous battery of safety tests. Specifically, it earned a “Good” rating in the latest, more stringent moderate overlap front crash test, a “Good” result in the updated side impact test, and a “Good” score in the revised pedestrian crash prevention test. The Optiq has not yet been evaluated by the IIHS for 2025.

Toyota pays for scheduled maintenance on the bZ for 2 years and 25000 miles. Toyota will pay for tire rotations, cabin filter replacement, brake fluid replacement, inspections, and any other required maintenance. Cadillac only pays for the first scheduled maintenance visit on the Optiq.

There are over 2 times as many Toyota dealers as there are Cadillac dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the bZ’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the statistics that show that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Cadillac vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Toyota fourth in reliability, above the industry average. With 7 more problems per 100 vehicles, Cadillac is ranked fifth.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ March 2025 Auto Issue reports that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Cadillac vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Toyota third in overall reliability. Cadillac is ranked 21st.

The bZ’s optional electric motors produces 38 more horsepower (338 vs. 300) than the Optiq’s electric motors.

As tested in Motor Trend the Toyota bZ electric motors is faster than the Cadillac Optiq:

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

The bZ Limited handles at .79 G’s, while the Optiq Sport pulls only .78 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The bZ Limited AWD executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver quicker than the Optiq Sport (26.7 seconds @ .69 average G’s vs. 27.4 seconds @ .64 average G’s).

For greater off-road capability the bZ has a 2.2 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the Optiq (8.2 vs. 6 inches), allowing the bZ to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The Toyota bZ may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 750 to 1150 pounds less than the Cadillac Optiq.

The bZ is 5.2 inches shorter than the Optiq, making the bZ easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The bZ has .5 inches more front legroom and .8 inches more front shoulder room than the Optiq.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the bZ’s rear seats recline. The Optiq’s rear seats don’t recline.

The bZ has a much larger cargo volume than the Optiq with its rear seat up (27.7 vs. 26 cubic feet).

A maintenance reminder system is standard on the bZ to save the owner time and money by calculating maintenance intervals based on odometer mileage. This takes the guesswork out of keeping your vehicle in top condition and helps it last longer. Cadillac doesn’t offer a maintenance reminder on the Optiq.

The Toyota bZ stands out above the Cadillac Optiq by offering not one, but Qi-compatible phone chargers. This convenience helps travelers with multiple devices to keep powered up on-the-go. Wireless charging eliminates lost or cluttered charging cables and two of them provide more flexibility. Both vehicles also offer Qi charging for the rear passengers.

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

The Toyota bZ outsold the Cadillac Optiq by over 34 to one during 2024.