Skoda Karoq is a 5 seater SUV available in 1 variant, 1 petrol engine and 6 colour options.
Skoda Karoq has been finally launched in India today at an ex showroom price of Rs. 24,99,000.It comes in a single feature rich trim and gets powered by the TSI petrol engine which also powers one of its rivals, VW T-Roc. The SUV sits below the Czech carmaker’s flagship SUV, Kodiaq in the lineup.
Talking about the design and looks, upfront it gets LED Headlamps with DRLs, butterfly front grille, wide intakes and rides on dual tone 17 inch alloys.Moving to the rear, the C-Shaped LED tail lamps looks similar to the Kodiaq SUV.
The interior comes bundled with all digital instrument Cluster with a 8 inch infotainment system placed in the centre of the dash surrounded by vertically slacked air cons vents and the cabin looks similar to their flagship offering in the country.
6 single tone colour schemes are on offer including Candy White, Brilliant Silver. Quartz Grey, Lava Blue, Magnetic Brown and Magic Black.
The length of Skoda Karoq is 4382 mm, width is 1841 mm, height is 1624 mm, wheelbase is 2638 mm while the boot space expandable upto 1630 L on folding down rear seats is 521 L.
| Length | 4382 mm |
| Width | 1841 mm |
| Height | 1624 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2638 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 200 mm |
| Turning Radius | 5.1 m |
| Boot Space | 521 L |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L |
| Kerb Weight | 1320 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1881 kg |
Skoda Karoq vs Rivals Dimensions Comparison
| Specifications | Skoda Karoq | VW T-Roc | Jeep Compass |
| Length | 4382 mm | 4342 mm | 4395 mm |
| Width | 1841 mm | 1819 mm | 1818 mm |
| Height | 1624 mm | 1573 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2638 mm | 2590 mm | 2636 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 200 mm | 160 mm | 205 mm |
| Turning Radius | 5.1 m | 5.55 m | 5.7 m |
| Boot Space | 521 L | 445 L | 438 L |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 59 L | 60 L |
| Kerb Weight | 1320 kg | 1350 kg | – |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1881 kg | 1860 kg | – |
Under the hood, 1.5 L TSI turbocharged petrol engine with active cylinder technology powers the Skoda Karoq with output figures of 148 BHP @ 5000 – 6000 RPM and 250 NM @ 1500 RP. The Claimed fuel efficiency is 14.49 kmpl.It comes paired with 7 speed DSG auto transmission.
| Engine | 1.5 L TSI Turbo Petrol |
| Displacement | 1498 cc |
| Power | 148 BHP @ 5000 – 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 NM @ 1500 – 3500 RPM |
| Transmission | 7 Speed DSG Automatic |
| Fuel efficiency | 14.49 kmpl |
| Top Speed | 202 kmph |
| 0-100 kmph | 9 seconds |
Diesel engine? Well its not on offer and is not expected anytime soon for the SUV as well.
Skoda Karoq vs Rivals Petrol Engine Specs Comparison
| Petrol | Skoda Karoq | VW T-Roc | Jeep Compass |
| Engine | 1.5 L TSI Petrol | 1.5 L TSI Petrol | 1.4 L Multi Air Petrol |
| Displacement | 1498 cc | 1498 cc | 1368 cc |
| Power | 148 BHP @ 5000 – 6000 RPM | 148 BHP @ 5000 RPM | 160 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 NM @ 1500 – 3500 RPM | 250 NM @ 1500 RPM | 250 NM @ 2500 RPM |
| Transmission | 7 Speed DSG Automatic | 7 Speed DSG Automatic | 6 speed manual / 7 Speed DCT |
| Fuel efficiency | 14.49 kmpl | – | 14.3 kmpl / 14.1 kmpl |
| Top Speed | 202 kmph | 205 kmph | 195 kmph |
| 0-100 kmph | 9 seconds | 8.4 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
What are the Features that Skoda Karoq SUV offers?
- 12 way powered driver seat with lumbar support + 3 memory settings
- 8 speakers
- 8 inch infotainment system with mirror link, android auto, Apple Carplay, navigation
- 2 zone automatic climate control
- Power adjustable, heated + 3 memory function for ORVMs
- Cruise control
- Digital instrument cluster
- Configurable ambient lighting
- Diffused footwell lighting
- Cooled glovebox
- Panoramic sunroof
- LED headlamps, tail lamps, DRLs
- Stone beige leather seat upholstery
- Keyless entry with push start button
- 17 inch Aronia Dual tone anthracite alloys
- Retractable headlight washers
What are the top safety features of Skoda Karoq?
- 9 airbags
- Front and rear parking sensors with rear view camera
- Rain sensing wipers
- TPMS
- Auto Dimming IRVM and ORVM
- LED Fog Lamps
- Rear Defogger
- ABS with EBD
- ASR (Anti Slip Regulation)
- EDS (Electronic Differential Lock)
- ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
- Rain sensing wipers
What is the price of Skoda Karoq?
Skoda Karoq is available in a single petrol variant, Style AT, which gets a ex showroom price tag of Rs. 24,99,000.
Lets compare the price of Skoda Karoq with its chief rivals – VW T-Roc and Jeep Compass (Only petrol variants since Karoq comes with only a petrol unit)
| Petrol Variants | Price (Ex Showroom) |
| 1.5 Skoda Karoq (AT) | Rs.24.99 L |
| 1.5 VW T-Roc (AT) | Rs. 19.99 L |
| 1.4 Jeep Compass (MT) | Rs. 16.49 L |
| 1.4 Jeep Compass (AT) | Rs. 19.69 L – Rs. 21.92 L |
As compared to its rivals, the Skoda Karoq petrol is expensive although the feature offered by all the SUVs are at par with each other.
What features Skoda Karoq offers but VW T-Roc Doesn’t?
- 9 airbags (6 airbags in T-Roc)
- 8 speakers (6 speakers in T-Roc)
- Memory function for ORVMs
- Retractable headlight washers
- Memory driver seat
- Hill Descent Control
- Ambient Lighting
What features T-Roc offers but Skoda Karoq Doesn’t?
- Heated front seats
- What features Skoda Karoq offers but Jeep Compass (Petrol) Doesn’t?
- 8 Speakers (6 in Compass)
- 9 airbags (2 in Compass)
- Memory driver seat
- Memory and Heated ORVMs
- Digital Instrument Cluster
- Front and rear parking sensors (only rear in Karoq)
- Programmable ambient lighting
- Hill Descent Control
What features Jeep Compass (Petrol) offers but Skoda Karoq Doesn’t?
- 18 inch Alloys (17 inch in Karoq)
- 8.4 inch infotainment system (8 inch in Karoq)
- HID Headlamps (LED in Karoq)
What should you buy Skoda Karoq?
Well there are a number of reason to buy Skoda Karoq:
- Feature Rich
- Premium Interior
- Great Drivability
Where Skoda Karoq could have been better?
The pricing.The Czech SUV carries a hefty price compared to its rivals which offers similar features at a low price.This is also as the SUV is brought via CBU track.The price could go down in the coming months if the carmakers decide to locally assemble its parts in India.
Which one should you buy?
Well if you want a highly feature SUV with more of tech features then you to spend 25 L for Karoq while if you asking for decent loaded car, then either choose between Jeep Compass or VW T-Roc.
