USA EV Comparison: Škoda Elroq 50 vs Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance

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General Info

While the Škoda Elroq 50 (2024-...) is currently produced, it is not offered for sale in the United States. The Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance (2021-2023) has been discontinued, it was never offered for sale in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Škoda Elroq 50 Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance
Years of Production 2024-… 2021-2023
Current Status Produced Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Czech Republic Germany
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU
GCC Score 6.1 5.5

Range and Efficiency

Although both cars have the same battery capacity, Škoda Elroq 50 (2024-...) achieves a longer real-world range due to its superior energy efficiency.

Property Škoda Elroq 50 Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance
Range (WLTP) 232 mi 224 mi
Range (GCC) 201 mi 190 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 55 kWh 55 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 52 kWh 52 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 25.9 kWh/100 mi 27.4 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.87 mi/kWh 3.65 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.4 5.9

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Škoda Elroq 50 (2024-...) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 145 kW, while the Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance (2021-2023) maxes out at 100 kW.

The Škoda Elroq 50 (2024-...) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance (2021-2023) is limited to 7.2 kW.

Property Škoda Elroq 50 Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 7.2 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 145 kW 100 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 5.9 4.3

Performance

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

Both cars offer the same motor power, but the Škoda Elroq 50 (2024-...) achieves a faster 0-60 mph time.

Property Škoda Elroq 50 Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 125 kW 125 kW
Motor Power (hp) 168 hp 168 hp
Motor Torque 229 lb-ft 229 lb-ft
0-60 mph 8.6 s 8.7 s
Top Speed 99 mph 99 mph
Performance Score 3.1 3.1

Dimensions

The Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance (2021-2023) is longer, but has a similar width and height to the Škoda Elroq 50 (2024-...).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Škoda Elroq 50 Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance
Length 176.7 in 180.5 in
Width (with Mirrors) 84.6 in 83 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 74.2 in 72.9 in
Height 64 in 64.6 in
Wheelbase 108.9 in 108.9 in

Cargo and Towing

The Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance (2021-2023) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).

The Škoda Elroq 50 (2024-...) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance (2021-2023).

Property Škoda Elroq 50 Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 4297 lb 4169 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 16.6 ft3 30.3 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 55.8 ft3 64.2 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 2204 lb 2200 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 6.7 6.9
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