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Skoda Karoq vs VW Golf – Which car suits you better?
Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Skoda Karoq or VW Golf fits your lifestyle better.
Karoq
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Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
VW Golf has a to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £, while the Skoda Karoq costs 29100 £. That’s a price difference of around 3887 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Golf manages with 1.10 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Skoda Karoq with 4.90 L. The difference is about 3.80 L per 100 km.
Golf
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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 VW Golf has a convincingly edge – offering 333 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 143 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Skoda Karoq takes 7 s. That’s about 2.40 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the VW Golf performs a bit better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Skoda Karoq tops out at 221 km/h. The difference is around 49 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: VW Golf pulls a bit stronger with 420 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm difference.
Karoq
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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 curb weight, VW Golf is barely noticeable lighter – 1307 kg compared to 1380 kg. The difference is around 73 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Skoda Karoq offers noticeable more room – 521 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 140 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Karoq performs evident better – up to 1630 L, which is about 393 L more than the VW Golf.
When it comes to payload, Skoda Karoq barely noticeable takes the win – 549 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 41 kg.
Who wins the race?
The VW Golf proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Golf is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
from about £25,200
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VW Golf
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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VW Golf
The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.
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Skoda Karoq
VW Golf
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
29100 - 41700 £
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Price
25200 - 47600 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 7.6 L
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
131 - 143 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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co2
128 - 173 g/km
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co2
25 - 184 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
50 - 55 L
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1380 - 1655 kg
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Curb weight
1307 - 1662 kg
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Trunk capacity
521 L
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Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
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Length
4384 - 4390 mm
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Length
4282 - 4296 mm
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Width
1841 mm
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Width
1789 mm
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Height
1624 - 1629 mm
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Height
1454 - 1483 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1630 L
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Max trunk capacity
1129 - 1237 L
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Payload
456 - 549 kg
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Payload
438 - 508 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
115 - 190 HP
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Power HP
116 - 333 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 11.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
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Max Speed
192 - 221 km/h
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Max Speed
202 - 270 km/h
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Torque
200 - 360 Nm
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Torque
220 - 420 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
85 - 140 kW
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Power kW
85 - 245 kW
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Engine capacity
999 - 1984 cm3
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
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Brand
Skoda
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Brand
VW
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What drive types are available for the Skoda Karoq?
The Skoda Karoq is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.