Two cars on the same rows. The figures are all here, with their sources, so you can read them yourself and decide what matters.
| Kia EV3 | Skoda Elroq | |
|---|---|---|
| From (indicative) (differs) | € 37,995 | € 33,900 |
| Status | Available | Available |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Model years | 2024-now | 2024-now |
| RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page. | ||
| Reliability (differs) | 74/100 | 70/100 |
| Efficiency (differs) | 78/100 | 74/100 |
| Practicality (differs) | 74/100 | 80/100 |
| Sustainability (environmental impact) | 77/100 | 77/100 |
| Value retention | 64/100 | 64/100 |
| Specifications | ||
| Body style (differs) | Crossover | SUV |
| Range (WLTP, km) (differs) | 605 | 560 |
| Battery (kWh) (differs) | 81.4 | 77 |
| Power (hp) (differs) | 204 | 286 |
| 0–100 km/h (s) (differs) | 7.7 | 6.6 |
| Top speed (km/h) (differs) | 170 | 180 |
| Length (mm) (differs) | 4300 | 4488 |
| Width (mm) (differs) | 1850 | 1884 |
| Height (mm) (differs) | 1560 | 1625 |
| Kerb weight (kg) (differs) | 1885 | 2125 |
| Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) | 128 | 175 |
| Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) | 1000 | – |
| Boot (l) (differs) | 460 | 470 |
| Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) | 15 | 15.5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
WLTP is the official EU test cycle; real-world figures are usually a bit lower. See the guide on WLTP versus real-world consumption.
OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure
A short write-up on each car, one paragraph apiece. We describe them on their own terms rather than picking a winner.
Profile · SK3 (2024+)
Compact electric crossover on a 400V architecture, first generation. WLTP range around 605 km for the Long Range with 81.4 kWh battery (manufacturer figure). DC charging peak around 128 kW, lower than on the 800V models EV6/Ioniq 5, which makes fast charging take longer. Braked towing weight 1,000 kg. Indicative from-price; check the official configurator for the current figure.
Profile · 1e (2024-, MEB-platform)
First compact electric SUV from Skoda on the VW Group MEB platform, unveiled autumn 2024 with EU deliveries from early 2025. The Elroq 85 with 77 kWh net offers around 560 km WLTP (manufacturer figure, indicative); entry-level Elroq 50 starts lower. DC charging up to 175 kW for the 77 kWh variants, 470-litre boot. Shares the platform with VW ID.3 and Cupra Born but is the only SUV body in this price band.
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