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Exterior Design: The 2024 Elroq is the first Skoda to use the Modern Solid design, with a tech deck face and no traditional grill. The Skoda lettering replaces the logo on the hood. The LED headlights have been revamped with a four-eye look.The Enyaq has a more traditional solid SUV look, not minimalist, with an illuminated crystal face grill.
The Enyaq is larger at 4650mm, compared to the Elroq’s 4488mm. Both have a practical SUV shape with good aerodynamics. The Elroq has a more aggressive sloping roof and a drag coefficient of .26.
Interior Features: The Elroq has a minimalist, spacious cabin, a 5-inch digital cockpit, and a 13-inch central touchscreen. It simplifies the menu structure.
The Enyaq's interior is similar, with a 13-inch screen and a 5.3-inch digital display. One negative of the Enyaq is its cluttered menu system.
Both have voice control, wireless charging, and smartphone connectivity.
The Enyaq has a larger cargo space (585 liters, 1710 with seats down), whereas the Elroq is 470 liters (1580 liters with seats down).
The Elroq emphasizes sustainable materials, like recycled PET bottles.
Powertrain and Performance: Both EVs share the VW Group MEB platform, with similar options. The Elroq ranges from 125 kW to 220 kW with rear- and all-wheel-drive options. A top Elroq 85X provides 220 kW with a range exceeding 560 km. The Enyaq also has several configurations; the range is 179 to 340 horsepower. The Enyaq's max range is up to 563 km. The Elroq charges faster at a DC charger in 28 minutes, and the Enyaq, around 30 minutes.
The Enyaq feels grounded and smooth for long family trips; the Elroq feels lighter and is suited to city driving.
Safety: The Elroq offers up to 9 airbags with a central airbag. There's travel assist with swarm data and intelligent park assist. The Enyaq also offers emergency braking and lane-keeping. Both have semi-autonomous driving with adaptive cruise control and traffic sign recognition. The Enyaq has five stars in Euro NCAP.
Pricing: The Elroq is expected to start around 33,000 euros. The Enyaq starts higher at about 47,400 euros. Higher trims can push the prices together, especially with larger batteries or AWD.
Conclusion: The Elroq is compact, agile, and offers futuristic design, while the Enyaq provides larger space, reliability, and a more premium feel.
