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VW Touran vs Skoda Karoq comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Touran or Skoda Karoq?

VW Touran vs Skoda Karoq: Key differences

VW Touran

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more trunk space

Skoda Karoq

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter

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

Touran

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 visibly cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the VW Touran costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,913 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Karoq uses 4.9 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the VW Touran with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 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 Skoda Karoq offers clearly more power – delivering 190 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Karoq is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 7 s, while the VW Touran takes 8.9 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 360 Nm.

Touran

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 somewhat lighter – 1,380 kg compared to 1,520 kg. The difference is around 140 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Touran offers clearly more boot space – 834 L compared to 521 L. That’s a difference of about 313 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Touran carries barely more – 601 kg compared to 549 kg. That’s a difference of about 52 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Karoq is decisively ahead 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 £29,100
Karoq

Skoda Karoq

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 115 - 190 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 7.6 L/100km
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The VW Touran is a sensible family people‑carrier that mixes practical packaging with tidy, German-built refinement, making everyday life with kids and shopping feel a lot less chaotic. If you want a reliable, no-nonsense companion that drives with surprising poise and values usefulness over flash, the Touran is a very persuasive choice.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,000 - 45,300 £
Price
29,100 - 41,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
136 - 149 g/km
co2
128 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
MPV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,520 - 1,631 kg
Curb weight
1,380 - 1,655 kg
Trunk capacity
834 L
Trunk capacity
521 L
Length
-
Length
4,390 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Height
-
Height
1,624 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,630 L
Payload
590 - 601 kg
Payload
456 - 549 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Power HP
115 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 11.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
192 - 210 km/h
Torque
250 - 360 Nm
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
90 - 110 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
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
Brand
VW
Brand
Skoda
What drive types are available for the VW Touran?

The VW Touran is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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