Global EV Comparison: Škoda Enyaq iV RS vs Cadillac Optiq V
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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 | 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 Europe (Used) | €44390 | - Price Europe (Used) |
| 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) | 443 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 517 km | - Range (WLTP) |
| Range (GCC) | 439 km | 421 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 82 kWh | 89 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 77 kWh | 85 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 17.5 kWh/100 km | 20.2 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.7 km/kWh | 4.95 km/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 100 km/h.
| 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 | 460 Nm | 880 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.2 s | 3.7 s |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 182 km/h |
| 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 | 4653 mm | 4820 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2148 mm | 2126 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1879 mm | - Width (w/o Mirrors) |
| Height | 1604 mm | 1644 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2768 mm | 2954 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 | Škoda Enyaq iV RS | Cadillac Optiq V |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2258 kg | 2470 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 585 l | 744 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1710 l | 1603 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 1200 kg | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7 | 7 |
