Skoda Elroq vs Toyota Fortuner

The Skoda Elroq starts from $54,990 before on-road costs, while the Toyota Fortuner opens at $53,775. That makes the Toyota Fortuner the more affordable entry point by $1,215.

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. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $60,489 and $59,153 respectively.

The Skoda Elroq qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Toyota Fortuner, 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 Skoda Elroq features a 13-inch touchscreen paired with a 5-inch digital dash, while the Toyota Fortuner gets a 8-inch display and 4.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Skoda Elroq stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, heated front seats and power tailgate that you will not find on the Toyota Fortuner. The Toyota Fortuner counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Skoda Elroq uses a Electric Motor producing 210kW and 545Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.6 seconds.

The Toyota Fortuner responds with a Diesel making 150kW and 500Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.5 seconds.

The Skoda Elroq has the clear power advantage at 210kW vs 150kW. In the real-world sprint, the Skoda Elroq is 2.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Skoda Elroq measures 4,488mm long on a 2,765mm wheelbase, 307mm shorter than the Toyota Fortuner at 4,795mm (2,745mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Skoda Elroq generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 470L in the Skoda Elroq and 200L in the Toyota Fortuner, giving the Skoda Elroq a 270L advantage. The Toyota Fortuner seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Toyota Fortuner leads with a 3,100kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 1,900kg 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: 7 years / 999,999km (Skoda Elroq) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota Fortuner). The Skoda Elroq has longer coverage.