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Skoda Karoq vs Hongqi HS5 comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Karoq or Hongqi HS5?

Skoda Karoq vs Hongqi HS5: Key differences

Skoda Karoq

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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Hongqi HS5

  • moderately more power
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Skoda Karoq is noticeably cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Hongqi HS5 costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,913 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Karoq uses 4.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Hongqi HS5 with 9.5 L/100km. The difference is about 4.6 L/100km.

HS5

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 Hongqi HS5 offers moderately more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 28 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 Hongqi HS5 takes 8.7 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Skoda Karoq is very slightly faster – reaching 210 km/h, while the Hongqi HS5 tops out at 204 km/h. The difference is around 6 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Karoq delivers very slightly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 340 Nm. That’s about 20 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 visibly lighter – 1,380 kg compared to 1,805 kg. The difference is around 425 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Karoq offers substantially more boot space – 521 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 521 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Karoq carries slightly more – 549 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 99 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.

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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Skoda Karoq
Hongqi HS5

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,100 - 41,700 £
Price
36,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
128 - 173 g/km
co2
240 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
64 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,380 - 1,655 kg
Curb weight
1,805 kg
Trunk capacity
521 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
4,390 mm
Length
4,760 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Width
1,907 mm
Height
1,624 mm
Height
1,700 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,630 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
456 - 549 kg
Payload
450 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
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
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 s
Max Speed
192 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
204 km/h
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Torque
340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 140 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,989 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Skoda
Brand
Hongqi
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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