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Skoda Elroq vs Toyota C-HR+ comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 343 HP), boot space and price (32,000 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Elroq or Toyota C-HR+?

Skoda Elroq vs Toyota C-HR+: Key differences

Skoda Elroq

4.5 (8 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • moderately more trunk space
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Toyota C-HR+

  • barely more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat 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

Elroq

Skoda Elroq VS Toyota C-HR+: the real-world matchup buyers care about

The Skoda Elroq and Toyota C-HR+ take very different routes to the same compact-crossover brief. The Skoda leans into calm electric refinement, generous space and value, while the Toyota trades outright room for striking style and everyday efficiency from its plug-in setup. On the road and in the cabin, those choices create clear contrasts you’ll feel daily. This comparison focuses on how each behaves in real life—comfort, usability, city manners and long-haul ease—so you can pick the one that genuinely fits your routine.

C-HR+

Driving character and refinement

The Skoda Elroq feels settled and quiet, with a cushioned ride that takes the edge off battered streets and a relaxed, secure demeanor at speed. The Toyota C-HR+ is handier in town and can feel a touch more eager off the line, but its powertrain grows vocal when you ask for brisk acceleration. Push on and the Elroq keeps its cool, serving smooth, confident pull rather than drama, while the C-HR+ remains composed but not quite as plush. If you value serenity and a big-car calm, the Skoda suits; if you prefer a lighter, more tippy-toe urban feel and don’t mind the occasional soundtrack under load, the Toyota fits better.

Elroq

Space, seats and everyday practicality

The Elroq’s rear bench is properly adult-friendly, with easy child-seat access and the kind of leg and headroom families appreciate. The C-HR+ prioritizes its coupe-like roofline, which looks great but trims rear headroom and makes the second row feel more enclosed on longer trips. In the boot, the Skoda is simpler to live with for weekly shops or holiday gear, despite a higher loading edge and the lack of a perfectly flat floor. The Toyota’s luggage area is smaller and shaped fussier in plug-in form, so strollers and boxy items take more Tetris. Both rely on cameras thanks to small rear windows, but the Skoda’s squarer tail makes packing feel more straightforward.

C-HR+

Cabin feel and controls

Inside, the Skoda Elroq mixes clean design with practical touches, from smart storage to materials that feel honest and hard-wearing. Its infotainment is quick and clear, though climate functions live on the screen, which some buyers will never love. The Toyota C-HR+ goes more upscale in look and feel, with a design-led dash and reassuring tactility where your hands fall. Crucially, it keeps physical climate controls, making day-to-day tweaks effortless, even if some assistance chimes can get chatty. If you want neat solutions and simplicity, the Skoda appeals; if you want a bit more polish and tactile control, the Toyota has the edge.

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City manners and long-distance behavior

Threading through town, the Toyota C-HR+ feels in its element: compact to place, smooth in stop‑start traffic and happy to glide electrically for short hops. The Skoda Elroq is easy too, with light steering and good driver aids, but its heft and rear visibility mean you’ll lean on the cameras more often. Stretch onto the motorway and the Elroq settles into a notably quiet, straight-tracking groove that makes hours slip by. The C-HR+ cruises calmly at a steady pace, yet its engine note rises when you need a quick overtake. For mostly urban and suburban loops the Toyota’s temperament shines; for frequent longer stints the Skoda feels more restful.

C-HR+

Costs, charging and who each car suits

The Skoda Elroq typically undercuts the Toyota on price while feeling like a bigger, quieter car day-to-day, which strengthens its value case. As a plug-in hybrid, the Toyota C-HR+ pays you back best if you can charge regularly and cover most commutes on electricity, with petrol seamlessly covering road trips. The Elroq supports rapid top-ups on longer journeys, though winter fast-charging can be less impressive, while the Toyota’s PHEV system relies on slower AC charging and the engine for distance. Put simply, the Skoda Elroq suits space-seeking families and relaxed long‑distance drivers; the Toyota C-HR+ fits style‑minded urbanites and efficiency hawks with home charging. From here, the detailed tech differences will help confirm which trade‑offs align with your mileage and lifestyle.

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

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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 somewhat cheaper – starting at 32,000 £ , while the Toyota C-HR+ costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,943 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Toyota C-HR+ is a bit more efficient: consuming 13.4 kWh/100km compared to 15.1 kWh/100km for the Skoda Elroq. That’s a difference of about 1.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota C-HR+ offers marginally more range – reaching up to 607 km, about 33 km more than the Skoda Elroq.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Toyota C-HR+ offers barely more power – delivering 343 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 3 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota C-HR+ is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.2 s, while the Skoda Elroq takes 5.4 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Elroq delivers clearly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 338 Nm. That’s about 341 Nm more.

Elroq

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 terms of curb weight, Toyota C-HR+ is somewhat lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,036 kg. The difference is around 226 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Elroq offers moderately more boot space – 470 L compared to 416 L. That’s a difference of about 54 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota C-HR+ carries somewhat more – 655 kg compared to 549 kg. That’s a difference of about 106 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Elroq holds a narrow overall lead 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.

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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
Skoda Elroq
Toyota C-HR+

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Toyota C-HR+

The Toyota C‑HR is a distinctive crossover that pairs bold, coupe‑like styling with a comfortable, composed ride suited to daily city and suburban driving. It appeals to buyers who value standout design, practical cabin packaging and a refined, easy‑to‑use experience rather than outright performance or rugged off‑road ability.

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Skoda Elroq
Toyota C-HR+

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,000 - 47,000 £
Price
36,000 - 46,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.1 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.4 - 15.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
441 - 574 km
Electric Range
458 - 607 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,036 - 2,255 kg
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
470 L
Trunk capacity
416 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,884 mm
Width
1,870 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
482 - 549 kg
Payload
550 - 655 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
190 - 340 HP
Power HP
167 - 343 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 679 Nm
Torque
268 - 338 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
140 - 250 kW
Power kW
123 - 252 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Skoda
Brand
Toyota
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