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Skoda Karoq vs XPeng X9 comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 503 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 66,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Karoq or XPeng X9?

Skoda Karoq vs XPeng X9: Key differences

Skoda Karoq

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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XPeng X9

  • significantly more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Karoq

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 is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the XPeng X9 costs 66,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 37,432 £.

Karoq

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 XPeng X9 offers significantly more power – delivering 503 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 313 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the XPeng X9 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the Skoda Karoq takes 7 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the XPeng X9 delivers significantly more torque with 640 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 280 Nm more.

Karoq

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: XPeng X9 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Karoq is considerably lighter – 1,380 kg compared to 2,690 kg. The difference is around 1,310 kg.

Looking at boot space, the XPeng X9 offers markedly more boot space – 721 L compared to 521 L. That’s a difference of about 200 L.

When it comes to payload, the XPeng X9 carries marginally more – 610 kg compared to 549 kg. That’s a difference of about 61 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The XPeng X9 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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XPeng X9

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 320 - 503 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 20 - 20.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 535 - 615 km
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The XPeng X9 is a high-tech electric flagship that blends a roomy, upscale cabin with a sleek, modern design aimed at families and tech-minded drivers. It showcases advanced driver-assistance systems and a sophisticated infotainment setup, delivering a quietly refined and convenient driving experience.

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XPeng X9

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,100 - 41,700 £
Price
66,500 - 74,200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
535 - 615 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
128 - 173 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,380 - 1,655 kg
Curb weight
2,690 - 2,750 kg
Trunk capacity
521 L
Trunk capacity
721 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,841 mm
Width
1,988 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
456 - 549 kg
Payload
575 - 610 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
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 190 HP
Power HP
320 - 503 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 8.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Torque
450 - 640 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 140 kW
Power kW
235 - 370 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Skoda
Brand
XPeng
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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