Very Good
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 GLE Comparison
Skoda Karoq
Mercedes-Benz GLE
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2025 Skoda
Karoq
vs
2026 Mercedes-Benz
GLE
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Driving the family
City driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
50L
325 to 360 km
85L
561 to 1105 km
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$38,490 - $55,090
$136,600 - $273,300
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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
- Six-cylinder diesel is a beauty
- Comfort-focused drive is plush
- Updated tech works well
Misses
- $30,000 dearer than equivalent X5
- Still needs (expensive) options ticked
- Cabin execution feels underdone
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1993 - 3982 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.4L | 4.0L, 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 | 198kW - 450kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4200 - 5000 | 4000 - 5800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 320Nm | 520Nm - 850Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 1350 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 80 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
