Global EV Comparison: Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance vs Škoda Elroq 50
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General Info
The Škoda Elroq 50 (2024-...) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €34560. The Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance (2021-2023) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €26930 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance | Škoda Elroq 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2021-2023 | 2024-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | Czech Republic |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €34560 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €26930 | - Price Europe (Used) |
| GCC Score | 5.5 | 6.1 |
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 | Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance | Škoda Elroq 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 361 km | 374 km |
| Range (GCC) | 305 km | 323 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 55 kWh | 55 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 52 kWh | 52 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 17 kWh/100 km | 16.1 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.87 km/kWh | 6.21 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 5.9 | 6.4 |
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 | Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance | Škoda Elroq 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 7.2 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 100 kW | 145 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 4.3 | 5.9 |
Performance
Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.
With equal motor power, both cars deliver the same 0-100 km/h acceleration time.
| Property | Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance | Škoda Elroq 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | RWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 125 kW | 125 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 168 hp | 168 hp |
| Motor Torque | 310 Nm | 310 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 9 s | 9 s |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 160 km/h |
| 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 | Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance | Škoda Elroq 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4584 mm | 4488 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2108 mm | 2148 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1852 mm | 1884 mm |
| Height | 1642 mm | 1625 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2765 mm | 2765 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance (2021-2023) features a larger trunk, but the Škoda Elroq 50 (2024-...) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.
Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).
When it comes to towing, both cars offer identical towing capacity (up to 1000 kg).
| Property | Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Performance | Škoda Elroq 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1891 kg | 1949 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 543 l | 470 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1575 l | 1580 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 1000 kg | 1000 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 6.9 | 6.7 |
