8.1
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 Mazda CX-5 Comparison
Skoda Karoq
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Mazda CX-5
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2024 Skoda
Karoq
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2024 Mazda
CX-5
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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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8.1
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Based on the Skoda Karoq STYLE 110TSI
Based on the Mazda CX-5 G35 AKERA TURBO (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
50L - 55L
325 to 380 km
56L - 58L
386 to 476 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$44,590 - $51,290
$36,590 - $55,000
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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
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smart looks, plush cabin
- Torquey turbo petrol
- Keen driving dynamics
Misses
- G35 Turbo is too thirsty
- On the smaller side of the class
- Feeling a little dated in 2024
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)
- Premium Paint (+$795)
Colours Available
The 2024 Mazda CX-5 is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Soul Red Crystal metallic
- Eternal Blue mica
- Deep Crystal Blue mica
- Jet Black mica
- Rhodium White metallic
- Sonic Silver metallic
- Zircon Sand metallic
- Machine Grey metallic
- Polymetal Grey metallic
- Platinum Quartz metallic
Metallic finishes cost an extra $795.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1997 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.4L, 2.0L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 140kW | 115kW - 170kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 320Nm | 200Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 2000 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 12.2 | 10.5 - 13 | |
