Subaru Forester vs Skoda Karoq Comparison

    Subaru Forester

    Skoda Karoq

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    2024 Subaru
    Forester
    vs
    2024 Skoda
    Karoq
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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.
    0.0
    7.9
    7.9
    0.0
    Based on the Subaru Forester 2.5i-S (AWD) STI SPORT
    Based on the Skoda Karoq SPORTLINE (4x4) 140TSI
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Off-roadingOff-roading
    City drivingCity driving
    Fuel Efficiency
    48L - 63L
    322 to 466 km
    50L - 55L
    325 to 396 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year - 7 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $38,690 - $50,140
    $39,990 - $56,590
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    CarExpert's Take

    Max Davies
    Marketplace Journalist
    Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Quality, premium-leaning interior
    • Sportier handling
    • STI appears again...
    Misses
    • ...like this?
    • Hardly a special edition
    • Dreary CVT
    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

    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

    Colours Available

    The 2024 Subaru Forester is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant:

    • Crystal White Pearl
    • Ice Silver Metallic
    • Brilliant Bronze Metallic
    • Crimson Red Pearl
    • Autumn Green Metallic
    • Horizon Blue Pearl
    • Cascade Green Silica
    • Magnetite Grey Metallic
    • Crystal Black Silica
    • Sapphire Blue Pearl

    Specs

    Type
    DIRECT FUEL INJTURBO DIRECT F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    1995 - 24981395 - 1984
    Size (L)
    2.5L, 2.0L1.4L, 2.0L
    Induction
    FLAT 4TURBO 4
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616
    Power
    110kW - 136kW110kW - 140kW
    Power RPM
    5800 - 60006000
    Torque
    196Nm - 239Nm250Nm - 320Nm
    Torque RPM
    4000 - 44001500
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    12.1 - 12.510 - 12.2

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