Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed or Skoda Elroq?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Kia Ceed has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23500 £, while the Skoda Elroq costs 29100 £. That’s a price difference of around 5580 £.
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 Skoda Elroq has a clearly edge – offering 340 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 200 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Elroq is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.40 s, while the Kia Ceed takes 9.50 s. That’s about 4.10 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Kia Ceed performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 197 km/h, while the Skoda Elroq tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 17 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Skoda Elroq pulls clearly stronger with 679 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 426 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Kia Ceed is clearly lighter – 1298 kg compared to 1953 kg. The difference is around 655 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Skoda Elroq offers slightly more room – 470 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Elroq performs somewhat better – up to 1580 L, which is about 289 L more than the Kia Ceed.
When it comes to payload, Skoda Elroq hardly perceptible takes the win – 531 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 41 kg.
The Skoda Elroq proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Skoda Elroq is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
The Kia Ceed is a sensible, stylish hatchback that gives buyers more than they'd expect for the money, blending practical space with crisp, modern looks. It drives with measured confidence and comes loaded with user-friendly kit, so you can enjoy daily life behind the wheel without breaking into a sweat.
detailsThe Skoda Elroq is a cleverly packaged family SUV that mixes roomy practicality with sharp, modern looks, making it an easy pick for buyers who prefer common sense over flash. On the road it's composed and user-friendly, with thoughtful interior details that turn everyday driving into something pleasantly efficient — a sensible companion with a wink.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
23500 - 26300 £
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Price
29100 - 45500 £
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Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.2 - 16.5 kWh
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
377 - 573 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
52 - 79 kWh
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co2
137 - 146 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1298 - 1372 kg
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Curb weight
1953 - 2268 kg
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Trunk capacity
357 - 395 L
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Trunk capacity
470 L
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Length
4315 mm
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Length
4488 mm
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Width
1800 mm
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Width
1884 mm
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Height
1447 mm
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Height
1608 - 1625 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1253 - 1291 L
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Max trunk capacity
1580 L
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Payload
478 - 490 kg
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Payload
470 - 531 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
100 - 140 HP
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Power HP
170 - 340 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 9 s
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Max Speed
178 - 197 km/h
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Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
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Torque
172 - 253 Nm
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Torque
310 - 679 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
74 - 103 kW
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Power kW
125 - 250 kW
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Engine capacity
998 - 1482 cm3
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Engine capacity
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Kia
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Brand
Skoda
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The Kia Ceed is available as Front-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.