Hyundai IONIQ 6 vs Skoda Elroq – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Skoda Elroq has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29100 £, while the Hyundai IONIQ 6 costs 37600 £. That’s a price difference of around 8571 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Hyundai IONIQ 6: with 13.90 kWh per 100 km, it’s barely noticeable more efficient than the Skoda Elroq with 15.20 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.30 kWh.

As for range, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 performs barely noticeable better – achieving up to 614 km, about 34 km more than the Skoda Elroq.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 has a convincingly edge – offering 650 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 310 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.20 s, while the Skoda Elroq takes 5.40 s. That’s about 2.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 257 km/h, while the Skoda Elroq tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 77 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai IONIQ 6 pulls slightly stronger with 770 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 91 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 is hardly perceptible lighter – 1850 kg compared to 1949 kg. The difference is around 99 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Elroq offers somewhat more room – 470 L compared to 401 L. That’s a difference of about 69 L.

When it comes to payload, Skoda Elroq to a small extent takes the win – 531 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 101 kg.

Our conclusion: The Hyundai IONIQ 6 proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Hyundai IONIQ 6 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.