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Kia EV2 vs Skoda Karoq comparison

Compare performance (147 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (22,800 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV2 or Skoda Karoq?

Kia EV2 vs Skoda Karoq: Key differences

Kia EV2

3.8 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
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Skoda Karoq

4.4 (4 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
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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

EV2

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.

Kia EV2 is clearly cheaper – starting at 22,800 £ , while the Skoda Karoq costs 29,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,282 £.

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 Skoda Karoq offers markedly more power – delivering 190 HP compared to 147 HP. That’s roughly 43 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Karoq is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 7 s, while the Kia EV2 takes 8.7 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Karoq delivers visibly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm more.

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 moderately lighter – 1,380 kg compared to 1,620 kg. The difference is around 240 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Karoq carries somewhat more – 549 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 74 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Karoq sits just 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 £29,100
Karoq

Skoda Karoq

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 115 - 190 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.9 - 7.6 L/100km
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Reviews Skoda Karoq

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Mark
21 Jun 2026, 16:12:37

Very comfortable touring car. The fit and finish are high-quality, practical and well thought-out. Very good driver-assistance systems. In the Sportline trim, the seats are super comfortable with plenty of room for all passengers. Large boot and easily foldable rear seatbacks to expand it. The suspension is tuned for comfort and overall very well balanced. The 150 hp engine runs well and on the highway at 130 km/h is fairly economical (6.3–6.5 liters). In city driving it needs more, however. The automatic shifts flawlessly. We are very satisfied with our Karoq.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
22,800 - 31,600 £
Price
29,100 - 41,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.1 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
317 - 453 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
128 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,620 - 1,625 kg
Curb weight
1,380 - 1,655 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
521 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
400 - 475 kg
Payload
456 - 549 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
135 - 147 HP
Power HP
115 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 11.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 Nm
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
100 - 108 kW
Power kW
85 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
Brand
Kia
Brand
Skoda
Is the Kia EV2 offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia EV2 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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