USA EV Comparison: Škoda Enyaq iV RS vs Cadillac Optiq V
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General Info
The Cadillac Optiq V (2025-…) is announced, but not yet in production. The Škoda Enyaq iV RS (2023) has been discontinued, it was never offered for sale in the United States.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Škoda Enyaq iV RS | Cadillac Optiq V |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2023-2023 | 2025-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Announced |
| Country of Manufacture | Czech Republic | USA |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | USA |
| Price USA (New) | - Price USA (New) | $68795 |
| GCC Score | 6.6 | 6.8 |
Range and Efficiency
Even though the Cadillac Optiq V (2025-…) has a larger battery, the Škoda Enyaq iV RS (2023) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.
| Property | Škoda Enyaq iV RS | Cadillac Optiq V |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 275 mi |
| Range (WLTP) | 321 mi | - Range (WLTP) |
| Range (GCC) | 273 mi | 262 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 82 kWh | 89 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 77 kWh | 85 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 28.2 kWh/100 mi | 32.4 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.55 mi/kWh | 3.08 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.4 | 6.3 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Škoda Enyaq iV RS (2023) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 175 kW, while the Cadillac Optiq V (2025-…) maxes out at 150 kW.
The Cadillac Optiq V (2025-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11.5 kW, whereas the Škoda Enyaq iV RS (2023) is limited to 11 kW.
| Property | Škoda Enyaq iV RS | Cadillac Optiq V |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11.5 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 175 kW | 150 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | Tesla (NACS) |
| Charging Score | 6.7 | 6.9 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The Cadillac Optiq V (2025-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.
| Property | Škoda Enyaq iV RS | Cadillac Optiq V |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | IM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 220 kW | 387 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 295 hp | 519 hp |
| Motor Torque | 339 lb-ft | 650 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 5.9 s | 3.5 s |
| Top Speed | 112 mph | 113 mph |
| Performance Score | 4.7 | 6.5 |
Dimensions
The Cadillac Optiq V (2025-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Škoda Enyaq iV RS | Cadillac Optiq V |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.2 in | 190 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 84.6 in | 84 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 74 in | - Width (w/o Mirrors) |
| Height | 63.1 in | 65 in |
| Wheelbase | 109 in | 116 in |
Cargo and Towing
The Cadillac Optiq V (2025-…) features a larger trunk, but the Škoda Enyaq iV RS (2023) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.
Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).
The Škoda Enyaq iV RS (2023) has a towing capacity of up to 2645 lb, whereas the Cadillac Optiq V (2025-…) is not officially rated for towing in the US.
| Property | Škoda Enyaq iV RS | Cadillac Optiq V |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 4978 lb | 5445 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 20.7 ft3 | 26 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 60.4 ft3 | 57 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 2645 lb | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7 | 7 |
