Skoda Elroq 85 vs Kia EV3 Long Range

2026 Skoda Elroq 85 studio car image
Skoda

Elroq 85

2026 · Electric Suv

Comparison winners

4 metrics
0-100 winner Skoda Elroq 85 6.6 s Runner-up: 7.5 s
Range winner Skoda Elroq 85 573 km Runner-up: 501 km
Power winner Skoda Elroq 85 285 hp Runner-up: 204 hp
Cargo winner Skoda Elroq 85 470 L Runner-up: 460 L

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2026 Skoda Elroq 85 against the 2025 Kia EV3 Long Range. Both belong to the SUV class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. Both use battery-electric powertrains, allowing a relatively direct comparison of the recorded energy figures.

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 7.5 seconds for 2025 Kia EV3 Long Range. 2026 Skoda Elroq 85 has the higher listed output at 285 hp; 2025 Kia EV3 Long Range is rated at 204 hp, a difference of 81 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 Skoda Elroq 85 at 545 Nm and 2025 Kia EV3 Long Range at 283 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 501 km for 2025 Kia EV3 Long Range. 2026 Skoda Elroq 85 has the lower recorded consumption at 15.2 kWh/100km; 2025 Kia EV3 Long Range is listed at 16.3 kWh/100km. 2026 Skoda Elroq 85 has the higher listed DC charging ceiling at 135 kW, compared with 128 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 Skoda Elroq 85 provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 470 litres versus 460 litres, a difference of 10 litres. 2026 Skoda Elroq 85 carries the higher towing rating at 1,000 kg, while 2025 Kia EV3 Long Range is listed at 750 kg. 2026 Skoda Elroq 85 is 188 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.

Prepared by CarsbySpec from the structured specifications displayed on this page. Missing values are not estimated, and component figures are not treated as directly comparable system figures. Read the methodology.

Specification Skoda Elroq 852026 Kia EV3 Long Range2025
Performance
0-100 km/h6.6 s7.5 s
Top Speed180 km/h170 km/h
Power285 hp204 hp
Torque545 Nm283 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Range573 km501 km
Battery77 kWh81.4 kWh
Efficiency15.2 kWh/100km16.3 kWh/100km
CO2 Emissions0 g/km0 g/km
DC Charging135 kW128 kW
Size & Capacity
Length4,488 mm4,300 mm
Ground Clearance171 mm173 mm
Cargo470 L460 L
Curb Weight2,119 kg1,710 kg
Towing1,000 kg750 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle9.3 m10.6 m
Starting MSRP$35,900

Skoda Elroq 85 vs Kia EV3 Long Range questions answered

Which is faster, the 2026 Skoda Elroq 85 or the 2025 Kia EV3 Long Range?

2026 Skoda Elroq 85 is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 6.6 seconds, versus 7.5 seconds for 2025 Kia EV3 Long Range.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2026 Skoda Elroq 85 or the 2025 Kia EV3 Long Range?

2026 Skoda Elroq 85 has the higher listed top speed at 180 km/h (112 mph), compared with 170 km/h (106 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2026 Skoda Elroq 85 or the 2025 Kia EV3 Long Range?

2026 Skoda Elroq 85 has more power at 285 hp, a 81 hp advantage over 2025 Kia EV3 Long Range.

Which has more range, the 2026 Skoda Elroq 85 or the 2025 Kia EV3 Long Range?

2026 Skoda Elroq 85 has the longer listed range at 573 km (356 miles), versus 501 km (311 miles).

Which has the larger battery, the 2026 Skoda Elroq 85 or the 2025 Kia EV3 Long Range?

2025 Kia EV3 Long Range has the larger listed battery at 81.4 kWh, compared with 77.0 kWh.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2026 Skoda Elroq 85 or the 2025 Kia EV3 Long Range?

2026 Skoda Elroq 85 has more listed cargo space at 470 litres (16.6 cu ft), versus 460 litres (16.2 cu ft).

Which can tow more, the 2026 Skoda Elroq 85 or the 2025 Kia EV3 Long Range?

2026 Skoda Elroq 85 has the higher listed towing capacity at 1,000 kg (2,205 lb), compared with 750 kg (1,653 lb).

Which is heavier, the 2026 Skoda Elroq 85 or the 2025 Kia EV3 Long Range?

2026 Skoda Elroq 85 is heavier at 2,119 kg (4,672 lb), while 2025 Kia EV3 Long Range is listed at 1,710 kg (3,770 lb).

Which is better, the 2026 Skoda Elroq 85 or the 2025 Kia EV3 Long Range?

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. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.