2023 Land Rover Defender vs 2024 Skoda Karoq Comparison

    Land Rover Defender

    Skoda Karoq

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    2023 Land Rover
    Defender
    vs
    2024 Skoda
    Karoq
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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    7.9
    7.9
    0.0
    Based on the Land Rover Defender 130 P400 OUTBOUND LE13 (294kW)
    Based on the Skoda Karoq SPORTLINE (4x4) 140TSI
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    TowingTowing
    Awards
    The Land Rover Defender won the Best 4WD SUV award in 2023. We don’t have any awards for Skoda Karoq.
    '23
    Best 4WD SUV
    Towing
    Fuel Efficiency
    89L - 90L
    303 to 1152 km
    50L - 55L
    325 to 396 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year - 7 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    -
    $39,990 - $56,590
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    CarExpert's Take

    Jack Quick
    Assistant Production Editor
    Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Turns heads
    • Ginormous boot
    • Effortless highway cruiser
    Misses
    • Only has five seats
    • Large rear blind spots
    • More standard equipment expected
    Jack Quick
    Assistant Production Editor
    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

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ, TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, SUPERCHARGED DIR INJTURBO DIRECT F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    1997 - 50001395 - 1984
    Size (L)
    3.0L, 5.0L, 2.0L1.4L, 2.0L
    Induction
    DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 6, TURBO V8, SUPERCHARGED V8, TURBO 4TURBO 4
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    16 - 3216
    Power
    183kW - 386kW110kW - 140kW
    Power RPM
    4000 - 60006000
    Torque
    400Nm - 650Nm250Nm - 320Nm
    Torque RPM
    1250 - 25001500
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    9.5 - 15.510 - 12.2

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