Compare performance (130 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (25700 £ vs 29100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar or Skoda Karoq?
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.
Nissan Townstar has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25700 £ , while the Skoda Karoq costs 29100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3377 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Skoda Karoq manages with 4.90 L and is therefore noticeable more efficient than the Nissan Townstar with 6.70 L. The difference is about 1.80 L per 100 km.
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 Skoda Karoq has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 190 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 60 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Karoq is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 7 s, while the Nissan Townstar takes 12.60 s. That’s about 5.60 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Skoda Karoq performs a bit better – reaching 221 km/h, while the Nissan Townstar tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 38 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Skoda Karoq pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 360 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 115 Nm difference.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Nissan Townstar offers distinct more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.
In curb weight, Skoda Karoq is minimal lighter – 1380 kg compared to 1509 kg. The difference is around 129 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Nissan Townstar offers noticeable more room – 775 L compared to 521 L. That’s a difference of about 254 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Nissan Townstar performs significantly better – up to 3050 L, which is about 1420 L more than the Skoda Karoq.
When it comes to payload, Nissan Townstar slightly takes the win – 641 kg compared to 549 kg. That’s a difference of about 92 kg.
The Skoda Karoq comes out modestly ahead 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.
The Nissan Townstar is a pragmatic city companion that blends clever packaging with a calm, easygoing drive, making it ideal for urban errands and small-business hauls. It won't win any style contests, but its tidy interior, sensible features and no-nonsense character make it a genuinely useful buy for people who value practicality over pizzazz.
detailsThe 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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Price
25700 - 37700 £
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Price
29100 - 41700 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7 L
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 7.6 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
265 - 281 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 157 g/km
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co2
128 - 173 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
54 L
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Fuel tank capacity
50 - 55 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
High Roof Estate
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5 - 7
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1509 - 2041 kg
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Curb weight
1380 - 1655 kg
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Trunk capacity
0 - 775 L
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Trunk capacity
521 L
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Length
4488 - 4911 mm
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Length
4384 - 4390 mm
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Width
1859 - 1860 mm
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Width
1841 mm
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Height
1838 - 1869 mm
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Height
1624 - 1629 mm
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Max trunk capacity
2800 - 3050 L
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Max trunk capacity
1630 L
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Payload
506 - 641 kg
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Payload
456 - 549 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
122 - 130 HP
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Power HP
115 - 190 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 - 13.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 11.2 s
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Max Speed
135 - 183 km/h
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Max Speed
192 - 221 km/h
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Torque
240 - 245 Nm
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Torque
200 - 360 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
90 - 96 kW
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Power kW
85 - 140 kW
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Engine capacity
1332 cm3
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Engine capacity
999 - 1984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2023 - 2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
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Brand
Nissan
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Brand
Skoda
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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.