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Renault Symbioz vs Skoda Karoq comparison

Compare performance (158 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (24,400 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Symbioz or Skoda Karoq?

Renault Symbioz vs Skoda Karoq: Key differences

Renault Symbioz

4.5 (5 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • marginally lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Skoda Karoq

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • a bit more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

Symbioz

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.

Renault Symbioz is moderately cheaper – starting at 24,400 £ , while the Skoda Karoq costs 29,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,654 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Symbioz uses 4.5 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Skoda Karoq with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

Karoq

Engine and Performance:

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 offers a bit 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 Symbioz takes 9.1 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Skoda Karoq is moderately faster – reaching 210 km/h, while the Renault Symbioz tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

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.

Symbioz

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Symbioz is marginally lighter – 1,359 kg compared to 1,380 kg. The difference is around 21 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Symbioz offers only slightly more boot space – 576 L compared to 521 L. That’s a difference of about 55 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Symbioz offers very slightly more capacity – up to 1,682 L, about 52 L more than the Skoda Karoq.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Karoq carries moderately more – 549 kg compared to 459 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Karoq stands well ahead of its rival 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.

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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 Symbioz
Skoda Karoq

Costs and Consumption

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Renault Symbioz

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.

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Skoda Karoq

The 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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Renault Symbioz
Skoda Karoq

Costs and Consumption

Price
24,400 - 30,700 £
Price
29,100 - 41,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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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
1,359 - 1,465 kg
Curb weight
1,380 - 1,655 kg
Trunk capacity
492 - 576 L
Trunk capacity
521 L
Length
4,413 mm
Length
4,390 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Height
1,575 mm
Height
1,624 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,682 L
Max trunk capacity
1,630 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 - 210 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
1,332 - 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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