Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2026 Skoda Elroq 85 has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 6.6 seconds, compared with 7.3 seconds for 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD. 2026 Skoda Elroq 85 has the higher listed output at 285 hp; 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD is rated at 229 hp, a difference of 56 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 Skoda Elroq 85 at 545 Nm and 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD at 350 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
2026 Skoda Elroq 85 carries the longer listed range at 573 km, against 570 km for 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD. 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD has the lower recorded consumption at 14.7 kWh/100km; 2026 Skoda Elroq 85 is listed at 15.2 kWh/100km. 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD has the higher listed DC charging ceiling at 258 kW, compared with 135 kW. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 527 litres versus 470 litres, a difference of 57 litres. 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD carries the higher towing rating at 1,600 kg, while 2026 Skoda Elroq 85 is listed at 1,000 kg. 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD is 227 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2026 Skoda Elroq 85 leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.