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Skoda Karoq vs VW ID.4 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (190 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (29100 £ vs 34600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Karoq or VW ID.4?

Skoda Karoq

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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VW ID.4

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Skoda Karoq has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29100 £, while the VW ID.4 costs 34600 £. That’s a price difference of around 5490 £.

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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 ID.4 has a decisively edge – offering 340 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.4 is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 5.40 s, while the Skoda Karoq takes 7 s. That’s about 1.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Skoda Karoq performs a bit better – reaching 221 km/h, while the VW ID.4 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 41 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW ID.4 pulls decisively stronger with 679 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 319 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Skoda Karoq is decisively lighter – 1380 kg compared to 1975 kg. The difference is around 595 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW ID.4 offers slight more room – 543 L compared to 521 L. That’s a difference of about 22 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Karoq performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1630 L, which is about 55 L more than the VW ID.4.

When it comes to payload, VW ID.4 barely noticeable takes the win – 551 kg compared to 549 kg. That’s a difference of about 2 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW ID.4 proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW ID.4 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £34,600
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VW ID.4

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.6 - 17 kWh
  • Electric Range : 356 - 569 km
Skoda Karoq
VW ID.4

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Skoda Karoq

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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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 ID.4

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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The VW ID.4 is a calm, roomy electric SUV that turns everyday driving into a quietly confident experience, its practical packaging and smooth manners tailored perfectly for family life. Volkswagen's solid build and intuitive interior tech mean you get electric practicality without the sci‑fi theatrics, making the ID.4 a sensible, surprisingly likable choice for most buyers.

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Skoda Karoq
VW ID.4
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Costs and Consumption

Price
29100 - 41700 £
Price
34600 - 47200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 7.6 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 - 17 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
356 - 569 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
52 - 77 kWh
co2
128 - 173 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1380 - 1655 kg
Curb weight
1975 - 2248 kg
Trunk capacity
521 L
Trunk capacity
543 L
Length
4384 - 4390 mm
Length
4582 - 4584 mm
Width
1841 mm
Width
1852 mm
Height
1624 - 1629 mm
Height
1619 - 1634 mm
Max trunk capacity
1630 L
Max trunk capacity
1575 L
Payload
456 - 549 kg
Payload
511 - 551 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 190 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 9 s
Max Speed
192 - 221 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 140 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1984 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Skoda
Brand
VW
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.