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 Peugeot 408 Comparison
Skoda Karoq
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Peugeot 408
2024 Skoda
Karoq
vs
2024 Peugeot
408
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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7.9
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Based on the Skoda Karoq SPORTLINE (4x4) 140TSI
Based on the Peugeot 408 GT PHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
50L - 55L
325 to 396 km
40L
52 km
Warranty
5 year - 7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$39,990 - $56,590
$67,990
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Distinctive exterior design turns heads
- Handsome interior backs up exterior
- PHEV powertrain more polished than before
Misses
- Stylish body impedes on practicality
- Pretty interior possesses some tech quirks
- Why do we only get a PHEV?
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
NA
- Power Sunroof (+$2,000)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1598 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.4L, 2.0L | 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | NOT PROVIDED | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 140kW | 132kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 320Nm | 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 12.2 | - | |
