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2024 Skoda Karoq review
The Skoda Karoq is small on the outside, and practical on the inside – but some of the option costs are unbelievable.
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Skoda Karoq vs Land Rover Defender Comparison
Skoda Karoq
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2024 Land Rover
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Based on the Skoda Karoq STYLE 110TSI
Based on the Land Rover Defender 110 P525 V8 (386kW)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
Long distance drivingAwards
We don’t have any awards for Skoda Karoq. The Land Rover Defender won the Best 4WD SUV award in 2023.
'23
Best 4WD SUV
Towing
Fuel Efficiency
50L - 55L
325 to 380 km
89L - 90L
303 to 1152 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$44,590 - $51,290
$88,870 - $240,270
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smartly packaged, clever interior
- VarioFlex second-row seats
- Long warranty and service plans
Misses
- Excessive optional equipment
- Second-row space a bit tight
- Almost luxury SUV price as tested
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Epic supercharged V8
- Faster than it ought to be
- Drives like a luxury off-road beast
Misses
- Big price tag
- Side-swing tailgate is heavy
- Big investment – you’d want it to be reliable
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
- Lane Assist (+$650)
- Premium Package (+$10,900)
- Premium Paint (+$1,100)
- Service Pack - 5 Year/75,000km (+$1,850)
- Service Pack - 7 Year/105,000km (+$2,800)
- Anti Theft Wheel Nuts (+$80)
- Intrusion Sensor (+$1,001)
- Secure Tracker (+$910)
- Smoke Pack (+$65)
- Wi-Fi Enabled with Data Plan (+$600)
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, SUPERCHARGED DIR INJ, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1997 - 5000 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.4L, 2.0L | 3.0L, 2.0L, 5.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 6, TURBO 4, SUPERCHARGED V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 140kW | 183kW - 386kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 4000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 320Nm | 400Nm - 650Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 1250 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 12.2 | 9.5 - 15.5 | |
