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Kia XCeed vs Skoda Karoq - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (180 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (23100 £ vs 29100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia XCeed or Skoda Karoq?

Kia XCeed

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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Skoda Karoq

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia XCeed has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23100 £, while the Skoda Karoq costs 29100 £. That’s a price difference of around 5948 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Skoda Karoq manages with 4.90 L and is therefore noticeable more efficient than the Kia XCeed with 6.40 L. The difference is about 1.50 L per 100 km.

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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 has a barely noticeable edge – offering 190 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 10 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Karoq is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 7 s, while the Kia XCeed takes 8.50 s. That’s about 1.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Skoda Karoq performs barely noticeable better – reaching 221 km/h, while the Kia XCeed tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 11 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Skoda Karoq pulls noticeable stronger with 360 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 95 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

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In curb weight, Kia XCeed is hardly perceptible lighter – 1351 kg compared to 1380 kg. The difference is around 29 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Karoq offers to a small extent more room – 521 L compared to 426 L. That’s a difference of about 95 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Karoq performs to a small extent better – up to 1630 L, which is about 252 L more than the Kia XCeed.

When it comes to payload, Skoda Karoq slightly takes the win – 549 kg compared to 479 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Skoda Karoq proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Skoda Karoq is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £29,100
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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
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Kia XCeed

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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Kia XCeed blends hatchback agility with a coupe-like stance, wrapping practical space in a handsome, modern package that punches above its class in style. It’s an easygoing everyday companion — comfy, well-equipped and priced to make sensible buyers smile — with just enough spark to keep weekend drives interesting.

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Skoda Karoq

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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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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Reviews Kia XCeed

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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Reviews Skoda Karoq

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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Costs and Consumption
Price
23100 - 33000 £
Price
29100 - 41700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.4 - 6.8 L
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 7.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
144 - 155 g/km
co2
128 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 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
1351 - 1419 kg
Curb weight
1380 - 1655 kg
Trunk capacity
426 L
Trunk capacity
521 L
Length
4395 mm
Length
4384 - 4390 mm
Width
1826 mm
Width
1841 mm
Height
1483 - 1495 mm
Height
1624 - 1629 mm
Max trunk capacity
1378 L
Max trunk capacity
1630 L
Payload
471 - 479 kg
Payload
456 - 549 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 180 HP
Power HP
115 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 11.2 s
Max Speed
182 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
192 - 221 km/h
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Power kW
85 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1598 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
Brand
Kia
Brand
Skoda

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Is the Kia XCeed offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia XCeed is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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