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VW Polo vs Skoda Elroq comparison

Compare performance (207 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (17,300 £ vs 32,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Polo or Skoda Elroq?

VW Polo vs Skoda Elroq: Key differences

VW Polo

4.2 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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Skoda Elroq

4.5 (10 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly 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

Polo

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 Polo is significantly cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Skoda Elroq costs 32,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,790 £.

Elroq

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 offers noticeably more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 133 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 Polo takes 6.5 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Elroq delivers significantly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 359 Nm more.

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 Polo is substantially lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 2,036 kg. The difference is around 893 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Elroq offers clearly more boot space – 470 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 119 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Elroq carries somewhat more – 549 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 92 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Elroq holds a decisive 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 £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 Polo

The Polo is a well-built, comfortable hatchback that blends a refined cabin and composed manners into a compact package. It's easy to live with day to day, offering sensible space, tidy controls and reassuring quality that make it a practical choice for city or longer trips.

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Reviews VW Polo

4.2 (4 Reviews)
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Michel
13 Jun 2026, 15:24:46

Nice, spacious car with many options available (panoramic roof and travel assist).

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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

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MASSIMO
10 Jul 2026, 08:32:55

The Skoda Elroq is more maneuverable in the city, easier to park than a Tesla, it doesn’t suffer from curbs that sometimes touch the front, it handles steep, poorly made garage ramps without problems, uses traditional distance sensors that are very reliable, and it’s a European product.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
17,300 - 30,800 £
Price
32,000 - 47,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.1 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
441 - 574 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
116 - 148 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
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Curb weight
1,143 - 1,378 kg
Curb weight
2,036 - 2,255 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
470 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,751 mm
Width
1,884 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
432 - 457 kg
Payload
482 - 549 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
80 - 207 HP
Power HP
190 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 15.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
93 - 320 Nm
Torque
350 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
59 - 152 kW
Power kW
140 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
Skoda
What drive types are available for the VW Polo?

The VW Polo is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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