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 Discovery Sport Comparison
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2025 Skoda
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Based on the Skoda Karoq SPORTLINE (4x4) 140TSI
Based on the Land Rover Discovery Sport DYNAMIC SE PHEV (227kW)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
50L
325 to 360 km
57L - 67L
120 to 563 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
warranty
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5 year
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MSRP
$38,490 - $55,090
$73,504 - $101,999
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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
- Refined on-road manners
- Practical interior
- User-friendly infotainment
Misses
- PHEV's $20k premium, no third row
- Too many options should be standard
- Design has barely changed in over a decade
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1498 - 1997 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.4L | 1.5L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 3, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 140kW | 147kW - 227kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4200 - 5000 | 4500 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 320Nm | 320Nm - 540Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 1200 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 80 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
