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BMW X3 vs Skoda Karoq comparison

Compare performance (398 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (51,300 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X3 or Skoda Karoq?

BMW X3 vs Skoda Karoq: Key differences

BMW X3

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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space

Skoda Karoq

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly lighter

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

X3

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the BMW X3 costs 51,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,175 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW X3 uses 2.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Skoda Karoq with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

Karoq

Engine and Performance:

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 BMW X3 offers clearly more power – delivering 398 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 208 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X3 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Skoda Karoq takes 7 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW X3 is a bit 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 X3 delivers considerably more torque with 670 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 310 Nm more.

X3

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Karoq is markedly lighter – 1,380 kg compared to 1,930 kg. The difference is around 550 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X3 offers barely more boot space – 570 L compared to 521 L. That’s a difference of about 49 L.

For maximum load capacity, the BMW X3 offers only slightly more capacity – up to 1,700 L, about 70 L more than the Skoda Karoq.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X3 carries barely more – 570 kg compared to 549 kg. That’s a difference of about 21 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X3 is far ahead 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 £51,300
X3

BMW X3

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 398 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.8 - 7.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 88 km
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The BMW X3 mixes Bavarian poise with everyday practicality, delivering a composed ride and a cabin that feels both premium and lived-in. It’s the sort of SUV that lets you enjoy sporty handling without sacrificing family-friendly space, so you get fun and sense in one neat package.

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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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BMW X3
Skoda Karoq

Costs and Consumption
Price
51,300 - 72,400 £
Price
29,100 - 41,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
64 - 175 g/km
co2
128 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 - 65 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,930 - 2,140 kg
Curb weight
1,380 - 1,655 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
521 L
Length
4,755 mm
Length
4,390 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Height
1,660 mm
Height
1,624 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
Max trunk capacity
1,630 L
Payload
570 kg
Payload
456 - 549 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel 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
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 398 HP
Power HP
115 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 11.2 s
Max Speed
215 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
192 - 210 km/h
Torque
330 - 670 Nm
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
145 - 293 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
F, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
Brand
BMW
Brand
Skoda
Is the BMW X3 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW X3 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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