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 Skoda Octavia Comparison
Skoda Karoq
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Skoda Octavia
2025 Skoda
Karoq
vs
2025 Skoda
Octavia
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How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
Transporting thingsFuel Efficiency
50L
325 to 360 km
45L - 50L
257 to 350 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year - 7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$38,490 - $55,090
$39,590 - $59,990
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Contributor
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
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- More power
- Improved infotainment tech
- Still the benchmark for practicality
Misses
- More expensive than ever
- Muted exhaust note
- Lower dynamic ceiling than rivals
Colours Available
Candy White is standard on the 110TSI Style and Mamba Green is standard on the RS. The following finishes are available for an extra $770:
- Moon White metallic
- Graphite Grey metallic
- Magic Black pearl
- Lava Blue metallic
- Brilliant Silver metallic
Velvet Red Premium is a $1100 option.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.4L | 2.0L, 1.4L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 140kW | 110kW - 195kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4200 - 5000 | 5000 - 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 320Nm | 250Nm - 370Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 1500 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 80 | 92.8 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
