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 Mercedes-Benz GLC Comparison
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2024 Skoda
Karoq
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLC
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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Based on the Skoda Karoq SPORTLINE (4x4) 140TSI
Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC MHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
50L - 55L
325 to 396 km
62L - 66L
453 to 805 km
Warranty
5 year - 7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
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MSRP
$39,990 - $56,590
$120,477 - $198,415
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Seriously flashy interior technology
- Smooth, quiet driving characteristics
- Big boot, wide-opening tailgate
Misses
- Some cheap bits inside
- Where's the diesel option?
- There are still options packages
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
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,400)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1991 - 3982 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.4L | 3.0L, 2.0L, 4.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TWIN TURBO V6, TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 140kW | 287kW - 500kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5500 - 6750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 320Nm | 500Nm - 1020Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 1750 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 12.2 | 10 - 10.5 | |
