Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Skoda Karoq has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29100 £, while the Audi Q5 costs 44800 £. That’s a price difference of around 15746 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi Q5 manages with 2.50 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Skoda Karoq with 4.90 L. The difference is about 2.40 L per 100 km.
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the Audi Q5 has a clearly edge – offering 367 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 177 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q5 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.50 s, while the Skoda Karoq takes 7 s. That’s about 2.50 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Audi Q5 performs a bit better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Skoda Karoq tops out at 221 km/h. The difference is around 29 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Audi Q5 pulls evident stronger with 550 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 190 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
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In curb weight, Skoda Karoq is clearly perceptible lighter – 1380 kg compared to 1910 kg. The difference is around 530 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Skoda Karoq offers slight more room – 521 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 1 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Karoq performs barely noticeable better – up to 1630 L, which is about 157 L more than the Audi Q5.
When it comes to payload, Audi Q5 slight takes the win – 565 kg compared to 549 kg. That’s a difference of about 16 kg.
The Audi Q5 proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Audi Q5 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
The Audi Q5 feels like the sensible luxury choice — polished cabin materials, a calm ride and enough tech to keep commuters and weekend adventurers equally pleased. It won't shout for attention but will quietly check the boxes for buyers who want refinement, space and everyday usability with a dash of Audi charisma.
detailsThe Skoda Karoq is a smart, unfussy compact SUV that blends roomy practicality with a pleasantly composed driving character. It won’t turn heads at a car meet, but it will make daily life easier with clever storage, sensible ergonomics and a reassuringly grown-up ride.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
44800 - 78900 £
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Price
29100 - 41700 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 8.3 L
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 7.6 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
92 - 100 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
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Battery Capacity
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co2
56 - 189 g/km
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co2
128 - 173 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
55 - 65 L
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Fuel tank capacity
50 - 55 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1910 - 2245 kg
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Curb weight
1380 - 1655 kg
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Trunk capacity
433 - 520 L
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Trunk capacity
521 L
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Length
4717 mm
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Length
4384 - 4390 mm
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Width
1900 mm
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Width
1841 mm
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Height
1647 - 1656 mm
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Height
1624 - 1629 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1300 - 1473 L
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Max trunk capacity
1630 L
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Payload
490 - 565 kg
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Payload
456 - 549 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
204 - 367 HP
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Power HP
115 - 190 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 8.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 11.2 s
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Max Speed
226 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
192 - 221 km/h
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Torque
340 - 550 Nm
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Torque
200 - 360 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
150 - 270 kW
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Power kW
85 - 140 kW
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Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
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Engine capacity
999 - 1984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
Skoda
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The Audi Q5 is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.