Compare performance (158 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (24400 £ vs 29100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Symbioz or Skoda Karoq?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Renault Symbioz has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24400 £ , while the Skoda Karoq costs 29100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4654 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Renault Symbioz manages with 4.50 L and is therefore slight more efficient than the Skoda Karoq with 4.90 L. The difference is about 0.40 L per 100 km.
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 to a small extent edge – offering 190 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 32 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 Renault Symbioz takes 9.10 s. That’s about 2.10 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Skoda Karoq performs slightly better – reaching 221 km/h, while the Renault Symbioz tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 41 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Skoda Karoq pulls evident stronger with 360 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 95 Nm difference.
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, Renault Symbioz is minimal lighter – 1359 kg compared to 1380 kg. The difference is around 21 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Renault Symbioz offers barely noticeable more room – 576 L compared to 521 L. That’s a difference of about 55 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Renault Symbioz performs slight better – up to 1682 L, which is about 52 L more than the Skoda Karoq.
When it comes to payload, Skoda Karoq somewhat takes the win – 549 kg compared to 459 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.
The Skoda Karoq is decisively 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 Renault Symbioz feels less like a traditional car and more like a rolling living room that's been told it's allowed to drive — its flowing lines and minimalist cabin are pure concept-car theatre that teases the future of everyday transport. For buyers with an eye for design and a taste for tech-forward ideas, the Symbioz is an alluring vision of what Renault could offer tomorrow, even if it's not yet a model you can park in your driveway.
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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
|
|---|---|
|
Price
24400 - 30700 £
|
Price
29100 - 41700 £
|
|
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6 L
|
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 7.6 L
|
|
Consumption kWh/100km
-
|
Consumption kWh/100km
-
|
|
Electric Range
-
|
Electric Range
-
|
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
|
co2
102 - 136 g/km
|
co2
128 - 173 g/km
|
|
Fuel tank capacity
48 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
1359 - 1465 kg
|
Curb weight
1380 - 1655 kg
|
|
Trunk capacity
492 - 576 L
|
Trunk capacity
521 L
|
|
Length
4413 mm
|
Length
4384 - 4390 mm
|
|
Width
1797 mm
|
Width
1841 mm
|
|
Height
1575 mm
|
Height
1624 - 1629 mm
|
|
Max trunk capacity
1682 L
|
Max trunk capacity
1630 L
|
|
Payload
455 - 459 kg
|
Payload
456 - 549 kg
|
Engine and Performance |
|
|---|---|
|
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, 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
140 - 158 HP
|
Power HP
115 - 190 HP
|
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11 s
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 11.2 s
|
|
Max Speed
180 km/h
|
Max Speed
192 - 221 km/h
|
|
Torque
250 - 265 Nm
|
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
|
|
Number of Cylinders
4
|
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
|
|
Power kW
103 - 116 kW
|
Power kW
85 - 140 kW
|
|
Engine capacity
1332 - 1789 cm3
|
Engine capacity
999 - 1984 cm3
|
General |
|
|---|---|
|
Model Year
2025
|
Model Year
2025
|
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, E
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
|
|
Brand
Renault
|
Brand
Skoda
|
The Renault Symbioz is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.