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VW ID.5 vs Skoda Elroq comparison

Compare performance (299 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (37,200 £ vs 37,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID.5 or Skoda Elroq?

VW ID.5 vs Skoda Elroq: Key differences

VW ID.5

2.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • marginally lighter
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Skoda Elroq

4.5 (5 Reviews)
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  • somewhat more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • moderately 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

ID.5

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.

VW ID.5 is marginally cheaper – starting at 37,200 £ , while the Skoda Elroq costs 37,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 703 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Skoda Elroq is marginally more efficient: consuming 15.2 kWh/100km compared to 15.4 kWh/100km for the VW ID.5. That’s a difference of about 0.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Skoda Elroq offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 573 km, about 2 km more than the VW ID.5.

Elroq

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 Skoda Elroq offers somewhat more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 299 HP. That’s roughly 41 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Elroq is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the VW ID.5 takes 6.1 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Elroq delivers slightly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 545 Nm. That’s about 134 Nm more.

ID.5

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, VW ID.5 is marginally lighter – 2,051 kg compared to 2,133 kg. The difference is around 82 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.5 carries marginally more – 552 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 27 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Elroq holds a solid 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.

from £37,900
Elroq

Skoda Elroq

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.2 - 16.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 529 - 573 km
VW ID.5
Skoda Elroq

Costs and Consumption

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Engine and Performance

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Dimensions and Body

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VW ID.5

VW ID.5 dresses electric power in a sleek, coupe-like profile that turns sensible motoring into something a touch more stylish and smug. Inside it’s spacious and user-friendly, with calm, confidence-inspiring driving that suits buyers who want EV simplicity without the sci‑fi theatrics.

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Skoda Elroq

The Skoda Elroq is a sensible, comfort‑focused compact electric SUV that puts a premium on a roomy rear seat, quiet long‑distance manners and straightforward, low‑distraction controls — perfect for families and commuters who value everyday usability. Its practical Simply‑Clever touches and strong value make it a convincing all‑rounder, though those chasing class‑leading fast charging or the most flexible boot space might look elsewhere.

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VW ID.5
Skoda Elroq

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,200 - 49,300 £
Price
37,900 - 45,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.2 - 16.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
436 - 571 km
Electric Range
529 - 573 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
77 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,051 - 2,204 kg
Curb weight
2,133 - 2,265 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
470 L
Length
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Length
4,488 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,884 mm
Height
-
Height
1,625 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,580 L
Payload
529 - 552 kg
Payload
467 - 525 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
190 - 299 HP
Power HP
286 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 6.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
310 - 545 Nm
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
140 - 220 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
Skoda
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