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Skoda Karoq vs Porsche Taycan comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 1,034 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 87,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Karoq or Porsche Taycan?

Skoda Karoq vs Porsche Taycan: Key differences

Skoda Karoq

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially lighter
  • markedly more trunk space

Porsche Taycan

  • significantly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Porsche Taycan costs 87,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 58,860 £.

Taycan

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 Porsche Taycan offers significantly more power – delivering 1,034 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 844 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.2 s, while the Skoda Karoq takes 7 s. That’s about 4.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Porsche Taycan is visibly faster – reaching 305 km/h, while the Skoda Karoq tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 95 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Taycan delivers clearly more torque with 1,340 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 980 Nm more.

Karoq

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.

Seats: Skoda Karoq offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Karoq is substantially lighter – 1,380 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 785 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Karoq offers markedly more boot space – 521 L compared to 407 L. That’s a difference of about 114 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Taycan carries slightly more – 635 kg compared to 549 kg. That’s a difference of about 86 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Taycan holds a decisive overall lead 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 £87,900
Taycan

Porsche Taycan

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 408 - 1,034 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 552 - 680 km
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The Porsche Taycan blends Porsche's razor-sharp handling with electric immediacy, delivering an exhilarating, near-silent shove that still feels unmistakably sporty. Inside it's a high-tech cockpit wrapped in premium materials, making it as rewarding to live with day to day as it is thrilling to drive on a twisty road.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,100 - 41,700 £
Price
87,900 - 206,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
552 - 680 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
82.3 - 97 kWh
co2
128 - 173 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,380 - 1,655 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,370 kg
Trunk capacity
521 L
Trunk capacity
326 - 407 L
Length
4,390 mm
Length
4,962 - 4,968 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Width
1,966 - 1,998 mm
Height
1,624 mm
Height
1,378 - 1,381 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,630 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
456 - 549 kg
Payload
175 - 635 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 190 HP
Power HP
408 - 1,034 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.2 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
192 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
230 - 305 km/h
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Torque
410 - 1,340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 140 kW
Power kW
300 - 760 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Skoda
Brand
Porsche
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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