Mazda CX-80 vs Skoda Karoq – Which one offers the better deal?

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

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Skoda Karoq has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29100 £, while the Mazda CX-80 costs 48200 £. That’s a price difference of around 19132 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda CX-80 manages with 1.60 L and is therefore strongly more efficient than the Skoda Karoq with 4.90 L. The difference is about 3.30 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 Mazda CX-80 has a strongly edge – offering 327 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 137 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda CX-80 is hardly any quicker – completing the sprint in 6.80 s, while the Skoda Karoq takes 7 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Skoda Karoq performs slight better – reaching 221 km/h, while the Mazda CX-80 tops out at 219 km/h. The difference is around 2 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda CX-80 pulls distinctly stronger with 550 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 190 Nm difference.

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

Seats: Mazda CX-80 offers distinctly more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, the Skoda Karoq is strongly lighter – 1380 kg compared to 2131 kg. The difference is around 751 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Karoq offers markedly more room – 521 L compared to 258 L. That’s a difference of about 263 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mazda CX-80 performs somewhat better – up to 1971 L, which is about 341 L more than the Skoda Karoq.

When it comes to payload, Mazda CX-80 a bit takes the win – 650 kg compared to 549 kg. That’s a difference of about 101 kg.

All in all, the Mazda CX-80 shows itself to be leaves its rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.