Škoda Elroq vs Volvo EX30
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| ŠkodaElroq | VolvoEX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | October 2024 | June 2023 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Electric | Electric |
| Power | 187–335 bhp | 268–422 bhp (better) |
| 0–62 mph | 5.4–8.5 s | 3.6–5.7 s (better) |
| Top speed | 99–112 mph | 112 mph |
| Engine or motors | Rear motor, 190 PS (140 kW) or 286 PS (210 kW); vRS adds a front motor for 340 PS (250 kW); bhp converted from Škoda's PS figures | P5: single rear motor, 200 kW (272 hp); P8 AWD: two motors, 315 kW (428 hp); bhp converted from Volvo's kW figures |
| Torque | 350 Nm (60), 545 Nm (85), 545 Nm rear and 134 Nm front (vRS) | 343 Nm (P5), 543 Nm (P8 AWD) |
| Gearbox | Single-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive; all-wheel drive on vRS | Rear-wheel drive (P5) or all-wheel drive (P8) |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | 280–372 miles (better) | 209.4–303.9 miles |
| Battery | 58–79 kWh (better) | 51–69 kWh |
| Fastest charging | 105–165 kW | 150–175 kW (better) |
| Range detail | WLTP combined: up to 280 miles (60), 372 miles (85), 344 miles (vRS) on Škoda UK's site; the August 2026 brochure lists 274–279, 364–370 and 344 miles by trim | WLTP combined up to 209.4 miles (P5), 303.9 miles (P5 Long Range), 279.6 miles (P8 AWD); city up to 274, 410.1 and 367.2 miles |
| Charging | Batteries 61/58 kWh, 84/79 kWh or 82/77 kWh (gross/net); DC 10–80% in about 26 minutes (60) or 29 minutes (85 and vRS); 7.2 kW home charging to 100% in about 10 hours (60) or 13 hours (85, vRS) | Nominal battery energy 51 kWh (P5) or 69 kWh (Long Range, P8); 10–80% in 26 minutes at 150 kW DC (P5) or 28 minutes at 175 kW DC; 0–100% on 3-phase 16 A AC in 6 or 8 hours |
| Efficiency | WLTP combined: 3.7–4.1 miles/kWh (60 and 85), 3.6–3.8 (vRS) | 26.7–28.2 kWh/100 miles (WLTP combined) |
| CO2 emissions | 0 g/km at the tailpipe | 0 g/km |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 470 litres (better) | 318 litres |
| Length | 4,488 mm | 4,233 mm |
| Width | 1,884 mm | 1,838 mm |
| Weight | From 1,957 kg | From 1,840 kg |
| Boot | 470 litres, 1,580 litres with the rear seats folded | 318 litres with the rear seats up (400 litres maximum), 1,000 litres with the seats folded; 7-litre front storage |
| Towing | 1,000 kg braked (60), 1,800 kg (85 and vRS) | Up to 1,000 kg (P5) or 1,600 kg (P5 Long Range, P8 AWD) |
| Size | 4,488 mm long, 1,884 mm wide (2,148 mm with mirrors), 1,618–1,626 mm high; 2,765–2,772 mm wheelbase; kerb weight without driver from 1,957 kg (60) to 2,143 kg (vRS) | 4,233 mm long, 1,838 mm wide (2,032 mm with mirrors), 1,550 mm high; 2,650 mm wheelbase; 11 m turning circle; running-order mass 1,840–1,960 kg |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Safety rating | – | Euro NCAP 5 stars (2024); adult occupant 88%, child occupant 85%, vulnerable road users 79%, safety assist 80% |
