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VW Passat vs Skoda Karoq comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (36,500 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Passat or Skoda Karoq?

VW Passat vs Skoda Karoq: Key differences

VW Passat

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Skoda Karoq

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Passat

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 clearly 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 clearly more efficient than the Skoda Karoq with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.

Karoq

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 VW Passat offers noticeably 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 Skoda Karoq is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 7 s, while the VW Passat takes 7.1 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

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.

Passat

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Karoq is somewhat lighter – 1,380 kg compared to 1,573 kg. The difference is around 193 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Passat offers noticeably more boot space – 690 L compared to 521 L. That’s a difference of about 169 L.

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
Passat

VW Passat

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 124 - 135 km
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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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Reviews VW Passat

5 (3 Reviews)
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Sjaak
5 Dec 2025, 19:42:23

Spacious car that drives nicely and keeps its value for a long time.

Jack
5 Dec 2025, 15:24:16

Pleasant to drive, roomy and solid. The hybrid version is also very economical.

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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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,500 - 58,500 £
Price
29,100 - 41,700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
124 - 135 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
28 - 153 g/km
co2
128 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,573 - 1,858 kg
Curb weight
1,380 - 1,655 kg
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Trunk capacity
521 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,849 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
501 - 577 kg
Payload
456 - 549 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
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
122 - 272 HP
Power HP
115 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 11.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
90 - 200 kW
Power kW
85 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
Brand
VW
Brand
Skoda
Is the VW Passat offered with different drivetrains?

The VW Passat is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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