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VW Golf Variant vs Skoda Elroq – Which one offers the better deal?
Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Golf Variant or Skoda Elroq?
Golf Variant
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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.
VW Golf Variant has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26100 £, while the Skoda Elroq costs 29100 £. That’s a price difference of around 2919 £.
Elroq
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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 hardly perceptible edge – offering 340 HP compared to 333 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf Variant is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.80 s, while the Skoda Elroq takes 5.40 s. That’s about 0.60 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the VW Golf Variant performs noticeable better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Skoda Elroq tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Skoda Elroq pulls evident stronger with 679 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 259 Nm difference.
Golf Variant
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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 curb weight, VW Golf Variant is convincingly lighter – 1366 kg compared to 1953 kg. The difference is around 587 kg.
In terms of boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers clearly perceptible more room – 611 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 141 L.
In maximum load capacity, the VW Golf Variant performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1642 L, which is about 62 L more than the Skoda Elroq.
When it comes to payload, VW Golf Variant barely noticeable takes the win – 547 kg compared to 531 kg. That’s a difference of about 16 kg.
Who wins the race?
The VW Golf Variant proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Golf Variant is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
from about £26,100
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VW Golf Variant
VW Golf Variant
The Golf Estate packs Volkswagen's familiar poise into a practical, grown-up estate that quietly makes everyday life easier without shouting for attention. It's clever, comfortable and roomy enough for weekend kit or family chaos, offering smart packaging and refined manners that make it a sensible and surprisingly stylish choice for buyers who need space but don't want a van.
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Skoda Elroq
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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VW Golf Variant
Skoda Elroq
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
26100 - 48700 £
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Price
29100 - 45500 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 8.2 L
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.2 - 16.5 kWh
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
377 - 573 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
52 - 79 kWh
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co2
114 - 185 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1366 - 1621 kg
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Curb weight
1953 - 2268 kg
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Trunk capacity
611 L
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Trunk capacity
470 L
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Length
4631 - 4651 mm
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Length
4488 mm
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Width
1789 mm
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Width
1884 mm
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Height
1462 - 1487 mm
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Height
1608 - 1625 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1624 - 1642 L
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Max trunk capacity
1580 L
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Payload
489 - 547 kg
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Payload
470 - 531 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 333 HP
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Power HP
170 - 340 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 10.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 9 s
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Max Speed
202 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
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Torque
220 - 420 Nm
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Torque
310 - 679 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
85 - 245 kW
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Power kW
125 - 250 kW
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, G, F, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
VW
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Brand
Skoda
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Is the VW Golf Variant offered with different drivetrains?
The VW Golf Variant is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-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.