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 BMW X3 Comparison
Skoda Karoq
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2025 Skoda
Karoq
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2025 BMW
X3
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How they stack...
CarExpert Rating
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.5 and 8.8.
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Based on the Skoda Karoq SPORTLINE (4x4) 140TSI
Based on the BMW X3 20 xDRIVE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
50L
325 to 360 km
50L - 68L
80 to 728 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$38,490 - $55,090
$83,100 - $178,000
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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
- Quiet and efficient mild-hybrid powertrain
- Flashy interior tech
- Fun and easy to drive
Misses
- Option packs add up quickly
- Fiddly air vent setup
- Lots of glossy piano black finishes
Colours Available
The 2023 BMW X3 is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant.
- Alpine White
- M Carbon Black
- Black Sapphire
- Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
- Mineral White (not available on M40i)
- Phytonic Blue
- M Brooklyn Grey
- M Sao Paulo Yellow (M Competition only)
- M Marina Bay Blue (M Competition only)
- M Toronto Red (M Competition only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1995 - 2998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.4L | 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 6, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 140kW | 135kW - 375kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4200 - 5000 | 4000 - 6250 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 320Nm | 300Nm - 650Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 1500 - 2600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 80 | 90 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
