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Skoda Karoq vs VW Passat comparison
Compare performance (190 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 36,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Karoq or VW Passat?
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.
Skoda Karoq is noticeably cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the VW Passat costs 36,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,380 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Passat uses 1.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Skoda Karoq with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.
Passat
Engine and Performance:
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the VW Passat offers clearly more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 82 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Passat is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.8 s, while the Skoda Karoq takes 7 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the VW Passat is slightly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Skoda Karoq tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Passat delivers very slightly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.
Karoq
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 terms of curb weight, Skoda Karoq is a bit lighter – 1,380 kg compared to 1,573 kg. The difference is around 193 kg.
Looking at boot space, the VW Passat offers markedly more boot space – 690 L compared to 521 L. That’s a difference of about 169 L.
For maximum load capacity, the VW Passat offers very slightly more capacity – up to 1,770 L, about 140 L more than the Skoda Karoq.
When it comes to payload, the VW Passat carries only slightly more – 577 kg compared to 549 kg. That’s a difference of about 28 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The VW Passat stands well ahead of its rival 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 £36,500
VW Passat
Skoda Karoq
VW Passat
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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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VW Passat
The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.
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Skoda Karoq
VW Passat
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
29,100 - 41,700 £
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Price
36,500 - 58,500 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 7.6 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 8 L/100km
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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
124 - 135 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
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co2
128 - 173 g/km
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co2
28 - 181 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
50 - 55 L
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 66 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Estate
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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
1,380 - 1,655 kg
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Curb weight
1,573 - 1,858 kg
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Trunk capacity
521 L
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Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
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Length
4,390 mm
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Length
4,917 mm
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Width
1,841 mm
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Width
1,849 mm
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Height
1,624 mm
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Height
1,521 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,630 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,770 L
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Payload
456 - 549 kg
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Payload
501 - 577 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
115 - 190 HP
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Power HP
122 - 272 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 11.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 10.7 s
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Max Speed
192 - 210 km/h
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Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
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Torque
200 - 360 Nm
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Torque
250 - 400 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
90 - 200 kW
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Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, E, B
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Brand
Skoda
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Brand
VW
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