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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Matt Campbell
Skoda Karoq vs Mercedes-AMG GLB35 Comparison
Skoda Karoq
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Mercedes-AMG GLB35
2024 Skoda
Karoq
vs
2024 Mercedes-AMG
GLB35
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
8.6
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Based on the Skoda Karoq STYLE 110TSI
Based on the Mercedes-AMG GLB35 35 4MATIC
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
50L - 55L
325 to 380 km
60L
546 km
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$44,590 - $51,290
$102,900
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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
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Feels properly quick and handles superbly for a boxy SUV with a comfortable ride
- Benz has the edge on technology at the moment and it's easy to use
- Eminently practical and reasonably priced against rivals
Misses
- Engine note could be more interesting
- Third-row seating is tight
- Cargo space behind third row is limited to a few grocery bags
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)
- 21 Inch Alloy Wheels (+$1,290)
- Alloy Wheels Special 20 Inch (+$790)
- Alloy Wheels Special 21 Inch (+$1,990)
- Driver Assist Pack (+$1,990)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,490)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1991 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.4L, 2.0L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 140kW | 225kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 320Nm | 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 3000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 12.2 | - | |
