Compare the2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9VS 2026 Cadillac Vistiq

In a Vehicle-to-Vehicle Frontal Crash Prevention 2.0 test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the Hyundai Ioniq 9 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 Cadillac Vistiq has not been tested.

When descending a steep, off-road slope, the Ioniq 9’s standard Downhill Brake Control allows you to creep down safely. The Vistiq doesn’t offer Downhill Brake Control.

Both the Ioniq 9 and the Vistiq have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, front seat center airbag, 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 Hyundai Ioniq 9 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 Vistiq has not yet been evaluated by the IIHS for 2025.

The Ioniq 9 comes with a full 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The Vistiq’s 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 10,000 miles sooner.

Hyundai’s powertrain warranty covers the Ioniq 9 4 years and 30,000 miles longer than Cadillac covers the Vistiq. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 10 years or 100,000 miles. Coverage on the Vistiq ends after only 6 years or 70,000 miles.

The Ioniq 9’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the Vistiq’s (7 vs. 6 years).

There are over 50 percent more Hyundai dealers than there are Cadillac dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Ioniq 9’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Hyundai vehicles are better in initial quality than Cadillac vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Hyundai third in initial quality, above the industry average. With 27 more problems per 100 vehicles, Cadillac is ranked 17th, below the industry average.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ March 2025 Auto Issue reports that Hyundai vehicles are more reliable than Cadillac vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Hyundai 11 places higher in reliability than Cadillac.

As tested in Motor Trend the Ioniq 9 Limited/Calligraphy electric motors is faster than the Cadillac Vistiq:

On the EPA test cycle the Ioniq 9 gets better mileage than the Vistiq:

The Ioniq 9 can travel longer on a full charge than the Vistiq on a full charge:

The Ioniq 9 has a standard locking charge port with a power remote release convenient to the driver. The Vistiq doesn’t have a locking charge port. A locking charge port prevents tampering and damage.

For better stopping power the Ioniq 9’s standard brake rotors are larger than those on the Vistiq:

The Ioniq 9 stops shorter than the Vistiq:

The Ioniq 9’s drift compensation steering can automatically compensate for road conditions which would cause the vehicle to drift from side to side, helping the driver to keep the vehicle straight more easily. The Vistiq doesn’t offer drift compensation steering.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Ioniq 9’s wheelbase is 1.4 inches longer than on the Vistiq (123.2 inches vs. 121.8 inches).

The Ioniq 9 Calligraphy handles at .88 G’s, while the Vistiq Sport pulls only .80 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The Ioniq 9 Calligraphy Design executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver quicker than the Vistiq Sport (26.2 seconds @ .72 average G’s vs. 26.6 seconds @ .71 average G’s).

The Hyundai Ioniq 9 may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 300 to 800 pounds less than the Cadillac Vistiq.

The Ioniq 9 is 6.4 inches shorter than the Vistiq, making the Ioniq 9 easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The design of the Hyundai Ioniq 9 amounts to more than styling. The Ioniq 9 has an aerodynamic coefficient of drag of .269 Cd. That is lower than the Vistiq (.29) and many sports cars. A more efficient exterior helps keep the interior quieter and helps the Ioniq 9 get better fuel mileage.

The front grille of the Ioniq 9 uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The Vistiq doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

The Ioniq 9 has 17.9 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Vistiq (163.5 vs. 145.6).

The Ioniq 9 has .6 inches more front headroom, 1.3 inches more front hip room, .4 inches more front shoulder room, 2 inches more rear headroom, 2.6 inches more rear legroom, .4 inches more rear hip room, 1.3 inches more rear shoulder room, .1 inches more third row headroom, 1.4 inches more third row legroom, .6 inches more third row hip room and .7 inches more third row shoulder room than the Vistiq.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the Ioniq 9’s middle and third row seats recline. The Vistiq’s third row seats don’t recline.

The Ioniq 9’s cargo area provides more volume than the Vistiq.

The Ioniq 9’s rear cargo window opens separately from the rest of the liftgate door to allow quicker loading of small packages. The Vistiq’s rear cargo window doesn’t open.

Manual rear side window sunshades are available in the Ioniq 9 to help block heat and glare for the rear passengers. The Vistiq doesn’t offer rear side window sunshades.

The Ioniq 9 SEL/Limited/Calligraphy has standard front air conditioned seats and the Ioniq 9 Limited/Calligraphy also has them in the second row. This keeps the passengers comfortable and takes the sting out of hot seats in summer. The Vistiq doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats for the second row.

The Ioniq 9 Calligraphy’s Parking Assist can parallel park by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. Remote Parking Assist will park and retrieve your car remotely: press a button and watch it park itself. This is ideal for tight locations. The Vistiq’s automatic parking system does not offer parking by remote control.

The Ioniq 9 is available in both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations. The Vistiq doesn’t offer a two-wheel drive configuration.