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VW Taigo vs Skoda Elroq – Which car suits you better?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether VW Taigo or Skoda Elroq fits your lifestyle better.

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Taigo has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 19600 £, while the Skoda Elroq costs 29100 £. That’s a price difference of around 9433 £.

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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 Skoda Elroq has a clearly edge – offering 340 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 190 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Elroq is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.40 s, while the VW Taigo takes 8.20 s. That’s about 2.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Taigo performs somewhat better – reaching 212 km/h, while the Skoda Elroq tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 32 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Skoda Elroq pulls convincingly stronger with 679 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 429 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, VW Taigo is significantly lighter – 1229 kg compared to 1953 kg. The difference is around 724 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Elroq offers hardly perceptible more room – 470 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Elroq performs distinct better – up to 1580 L, which is about 358 L more than the VW Taigo.

When it comes to payload, Skoda Elroq somewhat takes the win – 531 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 74 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Skoda Elroq proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Skoda Elroq is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £29,100
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Skoda Elroq

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.2 - 16.5 kWh
  • Electric Range : 377 - 573 km
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VW Taigo

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The VW Taigo brings coupe-like flair to the compact crossover scene with sharp styling and an interior that punches above its price, feeling smarter than you’d expect. It’s an easygoing daily companion that balances comfort and practicality with a playful wink, perfect for city drivers who want something livelier than a regular hatchback.

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Skoda Elroq

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
19600 - 31300 £
Price
29100 - 45500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.2 - 16.5 kWh
Electric Range
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Electric Range
377 - 573 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
52 - 79 kWh
co2
120 - 132 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1229 - 1302 kg
Curb weight
1953 - 2268 kg
Trunk capacity
440 L
Trunk capacity
470 L
Length
4266 mm
Length
4488 mm
Width
1757 mm
Width
1884 mm
Height
1518 mm
Height
1608 - 1625 mm
Max trunk capacity
1222 L
Max trunk capacity
1580 L
Payload
448 - 457 kg
Payload
470 - 531 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
95 - 150 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 11.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 9 s
Max Speed
184 - 212 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1498 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
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Is the VW Taigo offered with different drivetrains?

The VW Taigo is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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