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Lotus Eletre vs Skoda Karoq comparison

Compare performance (918 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (85,700 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Eletre or Skoda Karoq?

Lotus Eletre vs Skoda Karoq: Key differences

Lotus Eletre

  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Skoda Karoq

4.4 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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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

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

Eletre

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Skoda Karoq is substantially cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 56,623 £.

Karoq

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 Lotus Eletre offers substantially more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 728 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Skoda Karoq takes 7 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers clearly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 625 Nm more.

Eletre

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Karoq is clearly lighter – 1,380 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 1,185 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers noticeably more boot space – 688 L compared to 521 L. That’s a difference of about 167 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Karoq carries somewhat more – 549 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 64 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre 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 £85,700
Eletre

Lotus Eletre

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 450 - 570 km
Lotus Eletre
Skoda Karoq

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Lotus Eletre

The Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.

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Skoda Karoq

Skoda Karoq is a smartly packaged compact SUV that balances practical family-friendly space with composed handling, making daily drives feel easy and assured. Its straightforward design, roomy cabin with clever storage solutions, and sensible equipment make it a strong choice for buyers seeking value and versatility without fuss.

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Lotus Eletre
Skoda Karoq

Costs and Consumption

Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Price
29,100 - 41,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
109 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
128 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Curb weight
1,380 - 1,655 kg
Trunk capacity
688 L
Trunk capacity
521 L
Length
5,103 mm
Length
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Width
2,060 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Height
1,630 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
405 - 485 kg
Payload
456 - 549 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Power HP
115 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 11.2 s
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Power kW
85 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
Brand
Lotus
Brand
Skoda
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