Very Good
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 Volvo XC40 Comparison
Skoda Karoq
Volvo XC40
2025 Skoda
Karoq
vs
2026 Volvo
XC40
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Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
50L
325 to 360 km
54L
394 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$38,490 - $55,090
$54,990 - $62,990
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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
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Dynamic driving characteristics
- Compliant ride
- Intuitive Google built-in infotainment interface
Misses
- Tardy acceleration
- Some cheap-feeling interior finishes
- Touchscreen looks a little small
Colours Available
The XC40 is available in the following colours:
- Black Stone solid
- Sage Green metallic (new)
- Fjord Blue metallic (new)
- Silver Dawn metallic (new)
- Bright Dusk metallic (new)
- Onyx Black metallic
- Crystal White pearl
- Fusion Red metallic
- Thunder Grey metallic
Metallic shades are a $1200 option on all petrol models, but are a no-cost option on electric models.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1969 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.4L | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 140kW | 145kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4200 - 5000 | 4800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 320Nm | 300Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 80 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
