CUPRA Tavascan vs Skoda Karoq – Differences & prices compared

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

Costs and Efficiency: 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 CUPRA Tavascan costs 45700 £. That’s a price difference of around 16638 £.

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 CUPRA Tavascan has a decisively edge – offering 340 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Tavascan is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the Skoda Karoq takes 7 s. That’s about 1.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Skoda Karoq performs a bit better – reaching 221 km/h, while the CUPRA Tavascan tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 41 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Tavascan pulls clearly stronger with 679 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 319 Nm difference.

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Skoda Karoq is significantly lighter – 1380 kg compared to 2178 kg. The difference is around 798 kg.

In terms of boot space, the CUPRA Tavascan offers barely noticeable more room – 540 L compared to 521 L. That’s a difference of about 19 L.

When it comes to payload, Skoda Karoq hardly perceptible takes the win – 549 kg compared to 522 kg. That’s a difference of about 27 kg.

Our conclusion: The CUPRA Tavascan proves to be wins by a narrow margin and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, CUPRA Tavascan is the better all-rounder in this comparison.