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Kia Sorento vs Skoda Elroq comparison

Compare performance (252 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (46,900 £ vs 32,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or Skoda Elroq?

Kia Sorento vs Skoda Elroq: Key differences

Kia Sorento

  • only slightly lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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Skoda Elroq

4.5 (5 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Sorento

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Skoda Elroq is significantly cheaper – starting at 32,000 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 46,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,829 £.

As for electric range, the Skoda Elroq offers significantly more range – reaching up to 574 km, about 519 km more than the Kia Sorento.

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 Skoda Elroq offers clearly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 252 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Elroq is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Elroq delivers noticeably more torque with 679 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 239 Nm more.

Sorento

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.

Seats: Kia Sorento offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sorento is only slightly lighter – 1,855 kg compared to 2,036 kg. The difference is around 181 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers visibly more boot space – 705 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 235 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries moderately more – 685 kg compared to 549 kg. That’s a difference of about 136 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Elroq stands well ahead of its rival 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 £32,000
Elroq

Skoda Elroq

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 190 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.1 - 16.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 441 - 574 km
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Kia Sorento

The Kia Sorento blends roomy practicality with smart tech and an unexpectedly composed highway manner, making it an easy choice for families who want comfort without fuss. It presents classy interior touches and sensible packaging at a realistic price, proving you don't need to shout to be noticed in the SUV crowd.

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Skoda Elroq

The Skoda Elroq is a practical and well-rounded compact SUV that blends clever packaging with a calm, comfortable ride. It offers a sensible interior, straightforward technology and a value-focused approach, making it a particularly good choice for families and everyday drivers.

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Reviews Skoda Elroq

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Kay
2 Mar 2026, 11:27:36

We’ve been driving the Elroq 85 Sportline for four weeks. Nice SUV — functional and not overdone. Downside for me: software issues. Infotainment crashed once so far, and the traffic-sign recognition isn’t updating (often shows outdated roadworks).

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16 Feb 2026, 01:00:58

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Franz E.
21 Nov 2025, 11:43:00

Excellent value for money; top-notch equipment.

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Kia Sorento
Skoda Elroq

Costs and Consumption
Price
46,900 - 60,100 £
Price
32,000 - 47,000 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.1 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
441 - 574 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
87 - 174 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
2,036 - 2,255 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
470 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,884 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
482 - 549 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
194 - 252 HP
Power HP
190 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Torque
350 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Power kW
140 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Skoda
What drive types are available for the Kia Sorento?

The Kia Sorento is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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