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 Land Rover Defender Comparison
Skoda Karoq
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CarExpert Score
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Based on the Skoda Karoq SPORTLINE (4x4) 140TSI
Based on the Land Rover Defender 130 P400 OUTBOUND LE13 (294kW)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
Long distance drivingAwards
We don’t have any awards for Skoda Karoq. The Land Rover Defender won the Best 4WD SUV award in 2023.
'23
Best 4WD SUV
Towing
Fuel Efficiency
50L - 55L
325 to 396 km
89L - 90L
303 to 1179 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year - 7 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$39,990 - $56,590
$92,626 - $317,592
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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
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Turns heads
- Ginormous boot
- Effortless highway cruiser
Misses
- Only has five seats
- Large rear blind spots
- More standard equipment expected
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
- Anti Theft Wheel Nuts (+$80)
- Intrusion Sensor (+$1,001)
- Secure Tracker (+$910)
- Wi-Fi Enabled with Data Plan (+$600)
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWIN TURBO GAS D/INJ, SUPERCHARGED DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1997 - 5000 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.4L, 2.0L | 3.0L, 4.4L, 5.0L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 6, TWIN TURBO V8, SUPERCHARGED V8, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 140kW | 183kW - 467kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 4000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 320Nm | 400Nm - 750Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 1250 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 12.2 | 9.5 - 15.5 | |
