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Skoda Karoq vs Renault Kangoo comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 25,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Karoq or Renault Kangoo?

Skoda Karoq vs Renault Kangoo: Key differences

Skoda Karoq

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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Renault Kangoo

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • moderately more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Karoq

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Renault Kangoo is moderately cheaper – starting at 25,700 £ , while the Skoda Karoq costs 29,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,368 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Karoq uses 4.9 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Renault Kangoo with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

Kangoo

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 Skoda Karoq offers markedly more power – delivering 190 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 60 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Karoq is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 7 s, while the Renault Kangoo takes 11.6 s. That’s about 4.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Karoq delivers visibly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm more.

Karoq

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Renault Kangoo offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Karoq is marginally lighter – 1,380 kg compared to 1,489 kg. The difference is around 109 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Kangoo offers moderately more boot space – 601 L compared to 521 L. That’s a difference of about 80 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Kangoo carries only slightly more – 610 kg compared to 549 kg. That’s a difference of about 61 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Karoq is clearly superior 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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Renault Kangoo

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,100 - 41,700 £
Price
25,700 - 32,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
128 - 173 g/km
co2
136 - 168 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,380 - 1,655 kg
Curb weight
1,489 - 1,830 kg
Trunk capacity
521 L
Trunk capacity
513 - 601 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,841 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
456 - 549 kg
Payload
459 - 610 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 190 HP
Power HP
95 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 140 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

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