The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 30,900

€ 37,800

€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Skoda Octavia RS TDI is 3.4 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Lexus IS 300h.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Lexus IS 300h
57
69.6
77.5
56.3
71.3
79.8
69.6 in
Width
71.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57 in
Height
56.3 in
101.4
180.2
110.2
183.7
180.2 in
Length
183.7 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Lexus IS 300h
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.04 %

General
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Lexus IS 300h
1Z
Generation
XE3
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Lexus IS 300h
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
168 hp
220 hp
Lexus IS 300h
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
258 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus IS 300h
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Lexus IS 300h
139 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 300h
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19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.23 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
19.55 lb/hp
16.23 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
39 mpg
55 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
30 mpg
city
53 mpg
48 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
570 mi
Range
954 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
570 mi
954 mi
Lexus IS 300h
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
81.4 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
123.4 kWh
81.4 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Lexus IS 300h
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft










38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data