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Skoda Karoq vs SsangYong Torres comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 33,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Karoq or SsangYong Torres?

Skoda Karoq vs SsangYong Torres: Key differences

Skoda Karoq

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
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SsangYong Torres

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • only slightly more power
  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Karoq

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Skoda Karoq is moderately cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the SsangYong Torres costs 33,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,766 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Karoq uses 4.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the SsangYong Torres with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

Torres

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 SsangYong Torres offers only slightly more power – delivering 207 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 17 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Karoq delivers marginally more torque with 360 Nm compared to 339 Nm. That’s about 21 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Karoq is only slightly lighter – 1,380 kg compared to 1,498 kg. The difference is around 118 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Torres offers clearly more boot space – 703 L compared to 521 L. That’s a difference of about 182 L.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Torres carries very slightly more – 552 kg compared to 549 kg. That’s a difference of about 3 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SsangYong Torres holds a narrow 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 £33,800
Torres

SsangYong Torres

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 163 - 207 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.9 - 9.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 462 km
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Skoda Karoq

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SsangYong Torres

SsangYong Torres cuts a rugged, purposeful silhouette that feels more expensive than its price tag, offering generously practical packaging and a no-nonsense feature set. It drives with surprisingly assured manners and genuine off-road appetite, making it a clever choice for buyers who want real SUV capability without badge snobbery.

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Reviews SsangYong Torres

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Nelson GAlindo Arias
12 May 2026, 21:17:14

It's a comfortable car with good performance and economical.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,100 - 41,700 £
Price
33,800 - 44,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
462 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
128 - 173 g/km
co2
0 - 207 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,380 - 1,655 kg
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,618 kg
Trunk capacity
521 L
Trunk capacity
703 L
Length
-
Length
4,700 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
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Height
1,710 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,662 L
Payload
456 - 549 kg
Payload
552 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 190 HP
Power HP
163 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
191 - 194 km/h
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Torque
280 - 339 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 140 kW
Power kW
120 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Skoda
Brand
SsangYong
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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