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Kia PV5 vs Skoda Epiq comparison

Compare performance (163 HP vs 211 HP), boot space and price (32,800 £ vs 22,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia PV5 or Skoda Epiq?

Kia PV5 vs Skoda Epiq: Key differences

Kia PV5

  • significantly more trunk space
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Skoda Epiq

  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

PV5

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Skoda Epiq is significantly cheaper – starting at 22,200 £ , while the Kia PV5 costs 32,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,620 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Skoda Epiq is visibly more efficient: consuming 13.7 kWh/100km compared to 19 kWh/100km for the Kia PV5. That’s a difference of about 5.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Skoda Epiq offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 440 km, about 24 km more than the Kia PV5.

Epiq

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Skoda Epiq offers visibly more power – delivering 211 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Epiq is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.1 s, while the Kia PV5 takes 10.6 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Epiq delivers moderately more torque with 290 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

PV5

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 terms of curb weight, Skoda Epiq is slightly lighter – 1,625 kg compared to 1,860 kg. The difference is around 235 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia PV5 offers significantly more boot space – 1,330 L compared to 475 L. That’s a difference of about 855 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia PV5 carries significantly more – 790 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 335 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Epiq is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £22,200
Epiq

Skoda Epiq

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 211 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13.7 - 13.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 310 - 440 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
32,800 - 38,900 £
Price
22,200 - 30,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.7 - 13.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
295 - 416 km
Electric Range
310 - 440 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van, Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,860 - 2,145 kg
Curb weight
1,625 - 1,642 kg
Trunk capacity
1,330 L
Trunk capacity
475 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,895 mm
Width
1,798 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 - 790 kg
Payload
438 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
121 - 163 HP
Power HP
116 - 211 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 Nm
Torque
267 - 290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
89 - 120 kW
Power kW
85 - 155 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Skoda
Is the Kia PV5 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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