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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Skoda Karoq vs Land Rover Defender Comparison
Skoda Karoq
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CarExpert Rating
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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 drivingFuel Efficiency
50L
325 to 360 km
85L - 90L
289 to 1179 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
warranty
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5 year
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MSRP
$38,490 - $55,090
$88,870 - $317,592
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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
- Turns heads
- Ginormous boot
- Effortless highway cruiser
Misses
- Only has five seats
- Large rear blind spots
- More standard equipment expected
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, SUPERCHARGER PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR & SUPERCHARGER PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL, TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1997 - 4999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.4L | 4.4L, 5.0L, 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 8, 6, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 140kW | 183kW - 467kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4200 - 5000 | 4000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 320Nm | 400Nm - 750Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 1250 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 80 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
