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Skoda Karoq vs Genesis G90 comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 415 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 96,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Karoq or Genesis G90?

Skoda Karoq vs Genesis G90: Key differences

Skoda Karoq

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Genesis G90

  • clearly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Karoq

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 is substantially cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Genesis G90 costs 96,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 67,072 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Karoq uses 4.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Genesis G90 with 11 L/100km. The difference is about 6.1 L/100km.

G90

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Genesis G90 offers clearly more power – delivering 415 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 225 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis G90 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.2 s, while the Skoda Karoq takes 7 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis G90 delivers visibly more torque with 549 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 189 Nm more.

Karoq

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, Skoda Karoq is clearly lighter – 1,380 kg compared to 2,260 kg. The difference is around 880 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Karoq offers clearly more boot space – 521 L compared to 368 L. That’s a difference of about 153 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Karoq carries barely more – 549 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 44 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Karoq is far ahead overall 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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,100 - 41,700 £
Price
96,200 - 108,200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
128 - 173 g/km
co2
248 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
73 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,380 - 1,655 kg
Curb weight
2,260 - 2,470 kg
Trunk capacity
521 L
Trunk capacity
368 L
Length
-
Length
5,275 - 5,465 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Width
1,930 mm
Height
-
Height
1,490 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
456 - 549 kg
Payload
370 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 190 HP
Power HP
415 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 5.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Torque
549 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
85 - 140 kW
Power kW
305 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
3,470 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Skoda
Brand
Genesis
What drivetrain options does the Skoda Karoq have?

The Skoda Karoq is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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