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 Honda CR-V Comparison
Skoda Karoq
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CarExpert Score
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 Honda CR-V VTi L7 (2WD) 7 SEATS
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
50L
325 to 360 km
57L
314 to 439 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
8 year
warranty
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MSRP
$38,490 - $55,090
$39,497 - $57,400
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Sharp purchase and service pricing
- Remains a practical and refined SUV
- User-friendly ergonomics and tech
Misses
- Third row is quite small, quirky boot setup
- Lacks AWD option compared to rivals
- Four-star ANCAP safety rating
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1498 - 1993 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.4L | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 140kW | 135kW - 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4200 - 5000 | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 320Nm | 240Nm - 335Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 1700 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 80 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
