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BMW 4 Series Coupe vs Skoda Karoq comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (45,700 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 4 Series Coupe or Skoda Karoq?

BMW 4 Series Coupe vs Skoda Karoq: Key differences

BMW 4 Series Coupe

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Skoda Karoq

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • moderately lighter
  • a bit more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

4 Series Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Skoda Karoq is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the BMW 4 Series Coupe costs 45,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,603 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 4 Series Coupe uses 4.8 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Skoda Karoq with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

Karoq

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 4 Series Coupe offers clearly 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 4 Series Coupe is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Skoda Karoq takes 7 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 4 Series Coupe delivers significantly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 340 Nm more.

4 Series Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Skoda Karoq offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Karoq is moderately lighter – 1,380 kg compared to 1,600 kg. The difference is around 220 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Karoq offers a bit more boot space – 521 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 81 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Karoq carries markedly more – 549 kg compared to 415 kg. That’s a difference of about 134 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 4 Series Coupe is clearly superior overall 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 £45,700
4 Series Coupe

BMW 4 Series Coupe

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 184 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.8 - 10 L/100km
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BMW 4 Series Coupe

The BMW 4 Series Coupe blends aggressive styling with a driver-focused cabin, making even the humdrum commute feel like a short track day. It balances sharp handling and grown-up comfort with a dash of theatrical flair, so you get sportscar charisma without the drama of constant sacrifices.

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BMW is the best

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Skoda Karoq

The 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
Price
45,700 - 92,700 £
Price
29,100 - 41,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 10 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
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
126 - 226 g/km
co2
128 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,600 - 1,895 kg
Curb weight
1,380 - 1,655 kg
Trunk capacity
440 L
Trunk capacity
521 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,852 - 1,887 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
355 - 415 kg
Payload
456 - 549 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual 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
184 - 530 HP
Power HP
115 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 11.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 700 Nm
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
135 - 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
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
Brand
BMW
Brand
Skoda
What drive types are available for the BMW 4 Series Coupe?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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