Global EV Comparison: Cadillac Optiq V vs Škoda Enyaq iV RS
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General Info
Although the Cadillac Optiq V (2025-…) has been announced, it is not yet in production and will not be available for sale in Europe. The Škoda Enyaq iV RS (2023) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €44390 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Cadillac Optiq V | Škoda Enyaq iV RS |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2025-… | 2023-2023 |
| Current Status | Announced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | USA | Czech Republic |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | USA | EU |
| Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | €44390 |
| GCC Score | 6.8 | 6.6 |
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 | Cadillac Optiq V | Škoda Enyaq iV RS |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 443 km | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | - Range (WLTP) | 517 km |
| Range (GCC) | 421 km | 439 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 89 kWh | 82 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 85 kWh | 77 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 20.2 kWh/100 km | 17.5 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.95 km/kWh | 5.7 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.3 | 7.4 |
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 | Cadillac Optiq V | Škoda Enyaq iV RS |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11.5 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 150 kW | 175 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | Tesla (NACS) | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.9 | 6.7 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The Cadillac Optiq V (2025-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Cadillac Optiq V | Škoda Enyaq iV RS |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | IM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 387 kW | 220 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 519 hp | 295 hp |
| Motor Torque | 880 Nm | 460 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.7 s | 6.2 s |
| Top Speed | 182 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Performance Score | 6.5 | 4.7 |
Dimensions
The Cadillac Optiq V (2025-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Cadillac Optiq V | Škoda Enyaq iV RS |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4820 mm | 4653 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2126 mm | 2148 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | - Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1879 mm |
| Height | 1644 mm | 1604 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2954 mm | 2768 mm |
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 1200 kg, whereas the Cadillac Optiq V (2025-…) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.
| Property | Cadillac Optiq V | Škoda Enyaq iV RS |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2470 kg | 2258 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 744 l | 585 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1603 l | 1710 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | 1200 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7 | 7 |
