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Skoda Karoq vs VW Caddy Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 25,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Karoq or VW Caddy Compact Van?

Skoda Karoq vs VW Caddy Compact Van: Key differences

Skoda Karoq

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • marginally lighter
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VW Caddy Compact Van

  • somewhat cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
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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 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.

VW Caddy Compact Van is somewhat cheaper – starting at 25,800 £ , while the Skoda Karoq costs 29,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,261 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Caddy Compact Van uses 0.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Skoda Karoq with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 4.4 L/100km.

Caddy Compact Van

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

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Karoq delivers moderately more torque with 360 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 40 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: Skoda Karoq offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Karoq is marginally lighter – 1,380 kg compared to 1,442 kg. The difference is around 62 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Caddy Compact Van carries clearly more – 759 kg compared to 549 kg. That’s a difference of about 210 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Caddy Compact Van 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 £25,800
Caddy Compact Van

VW Caddy Compact Van

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.5 - 6.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 117 - 120 km
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Skoda Karoq

The Skoda Karoq is a smart, unfussy compact SUV that blends roomy practicality with a pleasantly composed driving character. It won’t turn heads at a car meet, but it will make daily life easier with clever storage, sensible ergonomics and a reassuringly grown-up ride.

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Skoda Karoq
VW Caddy Compact Van

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,100 - 41,700 £
Price
25,800 - 42,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
117 - 120 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
128 - 173 g/km
co2
11 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,380 - 1,655 kg
Curb weight
1,442 - 1,818 kg
Trunk capacity
521 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
1,819 - 1,823 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 3,700 L
Payload
456 - 549 kg
Payload
628 - 759 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 190 HP
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
175 - 186 km/h
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 140 kW
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Skoda
Brand
VW
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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