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 Audi SQ5 Comparison
Skoda Karoq
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Audi SQ5
2024 Skoda
Karoq
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2024 Audi
SQ5
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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Based on the Skoda Karoq SPORTLINE (4x4) 140TSI
Based on the Audi SQ5
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
50L - 55L
325 to 396 km
65L - 70L
455 to 644 km
Warranty
5 year - 7 year
warranty
warranty
3 year - 5 year
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MSRP
$39,990 - $56,590
$110,875 - $124,315
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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
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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
- Black Style Pack (+$1,300)
- Exclusive Paint (+$5,000)
- Inlays - Black (+$520)
- Inlays - Carbon (+$1,200)
- Quattro Sport Differential (+$2,990)
Reviews
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO CDI, TURBO DIR/INDIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 2967 - 2995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.4L, 2.0L | 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO V6, TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 140kW | 251kW - 260kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 3800 - 5400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 320Nm | 500Nm - 700Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 1370 - 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 12.2 | 11.2 - 15.5 | |
