Kia XCeed vs Skoda Karoq – Which one offers the better deal?

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.

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: the 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.

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: the Skoda Karoq pulls noticeable stronger with 360 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 95 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the 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.

Our conclusion: The Skoda Karoq proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Skoda Karoq is the better all-rounder in this comparison.