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Skoda Karoq vs Suzuki S-Cross comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 110 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 21,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Karoq or Suzuki S-Cross?

Skoda Karoq vs Suzuki S-Cross: Key differences

Skoda Karoq

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • barely more efficient
  • slightly more trunk space

Suzuki S-Cross

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • barely lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Suzuki S-Cross is visibly cheaper – starting at 21,800 £ , while the Skoda Karoq costs 29,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,320 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Karoq uses 4.9 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Suzuki S-Cross with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

S-Cross

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 substantially more power – delivering 190 HP compared to 110 HP. That’s roughly 80 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Skoda Karoq is moderately faster – reaching 210 km/h, while the Suzuki S-Cross tops out at 185 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Karoq delivers noticeably more torque with 360 Nm compared to 235 Nm. That’s about 125 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, Suzuki S-Cross is barely lighter – 1,280 kg compared to 1,380 kg. The difference is around 100 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Karoq offers slightly more boot space – 521 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 91 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Skoda Karoq offers markedly more capacity – up to 1,630 L, about 400 L more than the Suzuki S-Cross.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Karoq carries clearly more – 549 kg compared to 405 kg. That’s a difference of about 144 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.

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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
21,800 - 34,200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
128 - 173 g/km
co2
119 - 138 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
47 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,380 - 1,655 kg
Curb weight
1,280 - 1,385 kg
Trunk capacity
521 L
Trunk capacity
430 L
Length
4,390 mm
Length
4,305 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Width
1,785 mm
Height
1,624 mm
Height
1,580 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,630 L
Max trunk capacity
1,230 L
Payload
456 - 549 kg
Payload
395 - 405 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 190 HP
Power HP
110 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
192 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 185 km/h
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Torque
235 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 140 kW
Power kW
81 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,373 cm3

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