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VW ID.Polo vs Skoda Elroq comparison

Compare performance (226 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (21,400 £ vs 32,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID.Polo or Skoda Elroq?

VW ID.Polo vs Skoda Elroq: Key differences

VW ID.Polo

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • visibly lighter
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Skoda Elroq

4.5 (8 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • visibly more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space
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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

ID.Polo

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW ID.Polo is clearly cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the Skoda Elroq costs 32,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,624 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.Polo is a bit more efficient: consuming 13.3 kWh/100km compared to 15.1 kWh/100km for the Skoda Elroq. That’s a difference of about 1.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Skoda Elroq offers visibly more range – reaching up to 574 km, about 120 km more than the VW ID.Polo.

Elroq

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Skoda Elroq offers markedly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 226 HP. That’s roughly 114 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Elroq is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the VW ID.Polo takes 6.8 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Elroq delivers substantially more torque with 679 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 389 Nm more.

ID.Polo

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, VW ID.Polo is visibly lighter – 1,568 kg compared to 2,036 kg. The difference is around 468 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Elroq offers very slightly more boot space – 470 L compared to 441 L. That’s a difference of about 29 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Elroq carries somewhat more – 549 kg compared to 444 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 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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VW ID.Polo

The VW ID.Polo brings classic Polo sensibility to the EV age with a calm, refined ride, an unusually large boot, and refreshingly simple controls with real buttons. It favors easygoing efficiency and family-friendly practicality over playful handling or high-speed autobahn pace, and the smaller-battery versions ask for a bit more planning on long trips.

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Reviews VW ID.Polo

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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Rajczi Zoltan
5 Jun 2026, 16:19:32

Super! Batery klein.

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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

4.5 (8 Reviews)
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Dirk
16 May 2026, 17:53:06

For me personally, compared directly with the ID4 "GTX", the Elroq is the slightly more mature and better-thought-out car for everyday use. It offers better ride comfort, software that runs a bit more smoothly for me, and by far the nicer design.

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Gerry
15 May 2026, 09:17:17

First electric buy, so glad we chose the Elroq. Everything is so intuitive, car very spacious comfortable and nicely appointed, everything just feels right. Turning circle of 9.3M is so useful for such a largish car. Only small gripe is it's has quite a bit of road noise at 100KPH plus, absolutely fine below .

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Caelin
14 May 2026, 14:15:42

EV built for 80 km/h roads; range is very disappointing if you use the highway daily. You won't find this in the specifications. Which means in hindsight it wasn't the right choice.
Comfort fine.
Car catches a lot of wind; a lot of wind noise/whistling.
It's a shame that you have to reset a number of functions every time you start; no automatic memory.

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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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Skoda Elroq

Costs and Consumption
Price
21,400 - 36,000 £
Price
32,000 - 47,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.3 - 14.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.1 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
424 - 454 km
Electric Range
441 - 574 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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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
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,568 - 1,635 kg
Curb weight
2,036 - 2,255 kg
Trunk capacity
441 L
Trunk capacity
470 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,816 mm
Width
1,884 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
444 kg
Payload
482 - 549 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 226 HP
Power HP
190 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
290 Nm
Torque
350 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 166 kW
Power kW
140 - 250 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
VW
Brand
Skoda
What drive types are available for the VW ID.Polo?

The VW ID.Polo is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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