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
Skoda Karoq vs Honda ZR-V Comparison
Skoda Karoq
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2024 Skoda
Karoq
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ZR-V
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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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Based on the Skoda Karoq SPORTLINE (4x4) 140TSI
Based on the Honda ZR-V e:HEV LX
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
50L - 55L
325 to 396 km
57L
285 to 422 km
Warranty
5 year - 7 year
warranty
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5 year
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MSRP
$39,990 - $56,590
$39,900 - $55,400
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CarExpert's Take
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
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- EV-heavy driving
- Excellent fuel economy
- Premium-feeling interior finishes
Misses
- Hybrid is top-spec only
- No spare tyre
- Short 10,000km service intervals
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 | ||
Colours Available
The following colours are available:
- Platinum White metallic
- Platinum Grey metallic
- Crystal Black metallic (excludes VTi X)
- Premium Crystal Blue metallic (excludes VTi X)
- Premium Crystal Garnet metallic
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1498 - 1993 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.4L | 1.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 140kW | 131kW - 135kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 320Nm | 240Nm - 315Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 1700 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 12.2 | 10.3 - 13.9 | |
