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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 Peugeot 408 Comparison
Skoda Karoq
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2025 Skoda
Karoq
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CarExpert Rating
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Based on the Skoda Karoq SPORTLINE (4x4) 140TSI
Based on the Peugeot 408 GT PHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
50L
325 to 360 km
40L - 52L
52 to 244 km
Warranty
7 year
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warranty
5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$38,490 - $55,090
$57,990 - $67,990
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Distinctive exterior design turns heads
- Handsome interior backs up exterior
- PHEV powertrain more polished than before
Misses
- Stylish body impedes on practicality
- Pretty interior possesses some tech quirks
- Why do we only get a PHEV?
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO | TURBO GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1199 - 1598 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.4L | 1.6L, 1.2L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4, 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 140kW | 100kW - 165kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4200 - 5000 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 320Nm | 230Nm - 360Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 80 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
