CUPRA Terramar vs Skoda Elroq

The CUPRA Terramar starts from $53,990 before on-road costs, while the Skoda Elroq opens at $54,990. That makes the CUPRA Terramar the more affordable entry point by $1,000.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. Estimated driveaway prices sit around $58,490 for the CUPRA Terramar and $59,990 for the Skoda Elroq.

The Skoda Elroq qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The CUPRA Terramar, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The CUPRA Terramar features a 12.9-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Skoda Elroq gets a 13-inch display and 5-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The CUPRA Terramar stands out with ambient lighting that you will not find on the Skoda Elroq. The Skoda Elroq counters with wireless charging. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the CUPRA Terramar gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Skoda Elroq offers cloth. Climate control is 3-zone in the CUPRA Terramar and 2-zone in the Skoda Elroq.

The CUPRA Terramar uses a 4-cyl Turbo Petrol MHEV producing 110kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.3 seconds.

The Skoda Elroq responds with a Electric Motor making 210kW and 545Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.6 seconds.

The Skoda Elroq has the clear power advantage at 210kW vs 110kW. In the real-world sprint, the Skoda Elroq is 2.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The CUPRA Terramar measures 4,519mm long on a 2,681mm wheelbase, 31mm longer than the Skoda Elroq at 4,488mm (2,765mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Skoda Elroq generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 508L in the CUPRA Terramar and 470L in the Skoda Elroq, giving the CUPRA Terramar a 38L advantage.

For towing, the CUPRA Terramar leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 600kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (CUPRA Terramar) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Skoda Elroq). The Skoda Elroq has longer coverage.