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Skoda Karoq vs Subaru Crosstrek comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 29,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Karoq or Subaru Crosstrek?

Skoda Karoq vs Subaru Crosstrek: Key differences

Skoda Karoq

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Subaru Crosstrek

4.3 (3 Reviews)
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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 very slightly cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Subaru Crosstrek costs 29,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 823 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Karoq uses 4.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Subaru Crosstrek with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

Crosstrek

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 clearly more power – delivering 190 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Karoq is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 7 s, while the Subaru Crosstrek takes 10.8 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Karoq delivers substantially more torque with 360 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 178 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 slightly lighter – 1,380 kg compared to 1,595 kg. The difference is around 215 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Karoq offers clearly more boot space – 521 L compared to 315 L. That’s a difference of about 206 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Karoq carries marginally more – 549 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 44 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Karoq is decisively ahead 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,100 - 41,700 £
Price
29,900 - 35,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
128 - 173 g/km
co2
174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,380 - 1,655 kg
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,628 kg
Trunk capacity
521 L
Trunk capacity
315 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,841 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
456 - 549 kg
Payload
472 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 190 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 140 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Skoda
Brand
Subaru
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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