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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Skoda Karoq comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Skoda Karoq?

BMW 3 Series Touring vs Skoda Karoq: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Touring

4.3 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

Skoda Karoq

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • moderately lighter
  • marginally more trunk space

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

3 Series Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Skoda Karoq is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,975 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Touring uses 2.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Skoda Karoq with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

Karoq

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers significantly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 340 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Skoda Karoq takes 7 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW 3 Series Touring is moderately faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Skoda Karoq tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers significantly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 340 Nm more.

3 Series Touring

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Karoq is moderately lighter – 1,380 kg compared to 1,650 kg. The difference is around 270 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Karoq offers marginally more boot space – 521 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 21 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Skoda Karoq offers marginally more capacity – up to 1,630 L, about 120 L more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Karoq carries barely more – 549 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 29 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Touring holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £41,100
3 Series Touring

BMW 3 Series Touring

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 91 - 97 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
Price
29,100 - 41,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
57 - 233 g/km
co2
128 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
Curb weight
1,380 - 1,655 kg
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Trunk capacity
521 L
Length
4,713 mm
Length
4,390 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Height
1,440 - 1,448 mm
Height
1,624 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,420 - 1,510 L
Max trunk capacity
1,630 L
Payload
430 - 520 kg
Payload
456 - 549 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
115 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 11.2 s
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
192 - 210 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
85 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
Brand
BMW
Brand
Skoda
Is the BMW 3 Series Touring offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW 3 Series Touring is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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