Cadillac OPTIQ vs. Chevrolet BrightDrop 400
Highlights
| 2027 Cadillac OPTIQ | 2026 Chevrolet BrightDrop 400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$49,995
|
$64,600
|
| Towing Capacity |
1,500 lbs
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Capacity |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Engine Type |
Electric
|
Electric
|
| Combined MPGe |
99 - 105
|
Not available
|
| Range |
300 - 317 mi.
|
176 - 296 mi.
|
| Level 2 Charging |
5 - 10 hrs.
|
Not available
|
| Battery Capacity |
85 kWh
|
102 - 173 kWh
|
| Horsepower |
315 hp
|
233 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Rear Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
2
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2027 Cadillac OPTIQ | 2026 Chevrolet BrightDrop 400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Electric
|
Electric
|
| Displacement |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
332 (Est.)
|
300
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
315 (Est.)
|
233
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2027 Cadillac OPTIQ | 2026 Chevrolet BrightDrop 400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
245/50R20
|
LT245/75R17E
|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
LT245/75R17E
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Steel
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Tire Size |
245/50R20
|
LT245/75R17E
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
20 x -TBD- in
|
17 x -TBD- in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Steel
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
Steel
|
| Front Wheel Size |
20 x -TBD- in
|
17 x -TBD- in
|
Suspension
| 2027 Cadillac OPTIQ | 2026 Chevrolet BrightDrop 400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Axle Type - Front |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
5-Link
|
N/A
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Independent
|
N/A
|
| Axle Type - Rear |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
N/A
|
Not available
|
Steering
| 2027 Cadillac OPTIQ | 2026 Chevrolet BrightDrop 400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Pwr
|
Pwr
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
40 ft
|
46 ft
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
Not available
|
Measurements
| 2027 Cadillac OPTIQ | 2026 Chevrolet BrightDrop 400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length, Overall w/rear bumper |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Length, Overall |
190 in
|
239 in
|
| Ground Clearance, Rear |
Not available
|
7 in
|
| Ground Clearance, Front |
Not available
|
7 in
|
| Overhang, Front |
Not available
|
34 in
|
| Front Head Room |
40 in
|
N/A
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
57 in
|
N/A
|
| Cab to End of Frame |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Height, Overall |
65 in
|
110 in
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
N/A
|
84 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
51 in
|
N/A
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
2
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 |
N/A
|
118 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
38 in
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
N/A
|
82 in
|
| Overhang, Rear w/o bumper |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Floor |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
N/A
|
| Step Up Height - Front |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
75 in
|
89 in
|
| Cargo Volume |
Not available
|
412 ft³
|
| Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Side Door Opening Width |
Not available
|
37 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Side Door Opening Height |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Step Up Height - Side |
Not available
|
16 in
|
| Wheelbase |
116 in
|
153 in
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
N/A
|
73 in
|
| Second Head Room |
39 in
|
N/A
|
| Ground to Top of Load Floor |
Not available
|
27 in
|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
N/A
|
58 in
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
N/A
|
55 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
55 in
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Tailgate Width |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 |
57 ft³
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Track Width, Front |
64 in
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Passenger Volume |
101 (2026) ft³
|
Not available
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
6 in
|
Not available
|
| Track Width, Rear |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 |
26 ft³
|
Not available
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2027 Cadillac OPTIQ | 2026 Chevrolet BrightDrop 400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Curb Weight |
N/A
|
7,256 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Option Weight - Front |
Not available
|
0 lbs
|
| Gross Combined Wt Rating |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| As Spec'd Payload |
Not available
|
2,734 lbs
|
| As Spec'd Curb Weight |
Not available
|
7,256 lbs
|
| Base Curb Weight |
5,121 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
N/A
|
4,216 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
N/A
|
3,040 lbs
|
| Option Weight - Rear |
Not available
|
0 lbs
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
1,500 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Total Option Weight |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating |
Not available
|
9,990 lbs
|
| Gross Axle Weight Rating |
Not available
|
11,023 lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
N/A
|
2,734 lbs
|
Safety
| 2027 Cadillac OPTIQ | 2026 Chevrolet BrightDrop 400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Navigation System |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Automatic Parking |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Electrical
| 2027 Cadillac OPTIQ | 2026 Chevrolet BrightDrop 400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
800
|
Brakes
| 2027 Cadillac OPTIQ | 2026 Chevrolet BrightDrop 400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12.4 x -TBD- in
|
17 x -TBD- in
|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
Pwr
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System |
N/A
|
4-Wheel
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12.64 x -TBD- in
|
17 x -TBD- in
|
FAQ
Which car is cheaper, the 2027 Cadillac OPTIQ or the 2026 Chevrolet BrightDrop 400?
The 2027 Cadillac OPTIQ is cheaper than the 2026 Chevrolet BrightDrop 400 with a $49,995 starting MSRP versus a $64,600 starting MSRP.
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