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Renault Captur vs Skoda Karoq comparison

Compare performance (158 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (21,400 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Captur or Skoda Karoq?

Renault Captur vs Skoda Karoq: Key differences

Renault Captur

4.8 (7 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • barely lighter
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Skoda Karoq

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • moderately more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space
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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

Captur

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.

Renault Captur is clearly cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the Skoda Karoq costs 29,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,697 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Captur uses 4.4 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Skoda Karoq with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

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 moderately more power – delivering 190 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 32 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 Renault Captur takes 8.9 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Karoq delivers noticeably more torque with 360 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 95 Nm more.

Captur

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Captur is barely lighter – 1,323 kg compared to 1,380 kg. The difference is around 57 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Karoq offers somewhat more boot space – 521 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 99 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Karoq carries a bit more – 549 kg compared to 453 kg. That’s a difference of about 96 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Karoq leads convincingly 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
Renault Captur
Skoda Karoq

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Renault Captur

The Renault Captur is a stylish and practical compact crossover that combines a high seating position and easy manoeuvrability with a comfortable, well‑equipped cabin. Its flexible interior layout and modern infotainment make it a sensible, polished choice for city drivers and small families.

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Skoda Karoq

Skoda Karoq is a smartly packaged compact SUV that balances practical family-friendly space with composed handling, making daily drives feel easy and assured. Its straightforward design, roomy cabin with clever storage solutions, and sensible equipment make it a strong choice for buyers seeking value and versatility without fuss.

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Renault Captur
Skoda Karoq

Costs and Consumption

Price
21,400 - 28,600 £
Price
29,100 - 41,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
100 - 137 g/km
co2
128 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,323 - 1,441 kg
Curb weight
1,380 - 1,655 kg
Trunk capacity
326 - 422 L
Trunk capacity
521 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,797 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
447 - 453 kg
Payload
456 - 549 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, 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 - 158 HP
Power HP
115 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 11.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
160 - 265 Nm
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Power kW
85 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,789 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
Brand
Renault
Brand
Skoda
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