7.9
2025 Skoda Karoq review
The Karoq Sportline 4x4 has bucketloads of 'Simply Clever' touches and dynamic driving prowess, though its asking price is creeping up and up.
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Jack Quick
Audi SQ5 vs Skoda Karoq Comparison
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Based on the Audi SQ5
Based on the Skoda Karoq SPORTLINE (4x4) 140TSI
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
65L - 70L
455 to 644 km
50L - 55L
325 to 396 km
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
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5 year - 7 year
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MSRP
$110,875 - $124,315
$39,990 - $56,590
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Jack Quick
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Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Dynamic driving experience
- Physical buttons and knobs for all key functions
- Plenty of 'Simply Clever' touches
Misses
- Switchgear getting a little dated
- Misses out on cool removable rear seats
- Expensive with options ticked
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Black Style Pack (+$1,300)
- Exclusive Paint (+$5,000)
- Inlays - Black (+$520)
- Inlays - Carbon (+$1,200)
- Quattro Sport Differential (+$2,990)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, TURBO DIR/INDIR INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2967 - 2995 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 2.0L, 1.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO V6, TURBO V6 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 251kW - 260kW | 110kW - 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 5400 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 700Nm | 250Nm - 320Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1370 - 1750 | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.2 - 15.5 | 10 - 12.2 | |
