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Kia Ceed vs Skoda Elroq – Which car suits you better?

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?

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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 £.

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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 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.

Ceed @ Kia Corporation

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who wins the race?

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.

from about £29,100
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Skoda Elroq

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.2 - 16.5 kWh
  • Electric Range : 377 - 573 km

Kia Ceed

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.

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Skoda Elroq

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The 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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Kia Ceed
Skoda Elroq
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Costs and Consumption

Price
23500 - 26300 £
Price
29100 - 45500 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.2 - 16.5 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
377 - 573 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
52 - 79 kWh
co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1298 - 1372 kg
Curb weight
1953 - 2268 kg
Trunk capacity
357 - 395 L
Trunk capacity
470 L
Length
4315 mm
Length
4488 mm
Width
1800 mm
Width
1884 mm
Height
1447 mm
Height
1608 - 1625 mm
Max trunk capacity
1253 - 1291 L
Max trunk capacity
1580 L
Payload
478 - 490 kg
Payload
470 - 531 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 9 s
Max Speed
178 - 197 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1482 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Skoda
What drivetrain options does the Kia Ceed have?

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.