The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16) vs. Skoda Octavia RS TDI (13 - 16)
€ 37,800

€ 30,600

€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus IS 300h is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia RS TDI.
Lexus IS 300h
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
56.3
71.3
79.8
57
71.4
79.4
71.3 in
Width
71.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
56.3 in
Height
57 in
110.2
183.7
105.5
184.4
183.7 in
Length
184.4 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 300h
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3278 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4361 lb

Weight Difference:
459 lb
12.28 %

General
Lexus IS 300h
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
XE3
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 300h
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
181 hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
No data
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Performance
Lexus IS 300h
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.11 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.99 lb/hp
18.11 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 300h
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
55 mpg
51 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
53 mpg
city
41 mpg
52 mpg
highway
60 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
954 mi
Range
675 mi
Lexus IS 300h
954 mi
675 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Environmental Impact
81.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
94.6 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
81.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 300h
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft