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Skoda Karoq vs SEAT Ibiza comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 16,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Karoq or SEAT Ibiza?

Skoda Karoq vs SEAT Ibiza: Key differences

Skoda Karoq

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  • visibly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space

SEAT Ibiza

  • substantially cheaper
  • visibly lighter

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

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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.

SEAT Ibiza is substantially cheaper – starting at 16,800 £ , while the Skoda Karoq costs 29,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,240 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Karoq uses 4.9 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the SEAT Ibiza with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

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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 visibly more power – delivering 190 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Karoq is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 7 s, while the SEAT Ibiza takes 8.1 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Karoq delivers noticeably more torque with 360 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 110 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, SEAT Ibiza is visibly lighter – 1,111 kg compared to 1,380 kg. The difference is around 269 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Karoq offers clearly more boot space – 521 L compared to 355 L. That’s a difference of about 166 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Karoq carries barely more – 549 kg compared to 522 kg. That’s a difference of about 27 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Karoq holds a solid 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.

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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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,100 - 41,700 £
Price
16,800 - 28,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
128 - 173 g/km
co2
114 - 128 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,380 - 1,655 kg
Curb weight
1,111 - 1,231 kg
Trunk capacity
521 L
Trunk capacity
355 L
Length
4,390 mm
Length
-
Width
1,841 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
1,624 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,630 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
456 - 549 kg
Payload
489 - 522 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
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
80 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 15.3 s
Max Speed
192 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Torque
95 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 140 kW
Power kW
59 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
Skoda
Brand
SEAT
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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