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SkodaKaroq (2017-)

Available new
Medium/Large SUV
Petrol/Diesel/Mild hybrid
2017 model + 2021/2024 updates tested

£26,175Typical price

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The Skoda Karoq was launched in 2017, facelifted in 2021 and updated again in 2024. It’s a mid-sized SUV and the replacement for the popular Skoda Yeti. Available with front-wheel drive or as a 4x4, is it a match for rivals such as the Ford Kuga and Nissan Qashqai? Read our full Skoda Karoq review to find out.

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KEY TEST RESULTS
Comfort and practicality
Model reliability 0-4 years
Brand reliability 0-4 years

Dec 2025Last checked by Which?
Oct 2019First reviewed by Which?
Oct 2017Released

The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.

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Ease of driving

Overall
Visibility
Smoothness of power delivery
Driving stability
Cabin layout

Driving performance

Overall
Acceleration
Gearbox and transmission
Brakes

Comfort and practicality

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Entry and exit
Seat comfort
Ride quality
Quietness
Build quality
Seat space
Boot space

Euro NCAP

Safety kit

Model reliability 0-4 years

How we test model reliability 0-4 years

How reliable this car is, based on the real life feedback of current owners as collected in our annual Which? car survey. We divide all reliability feedback into three age groups: cars aged up to four years, five to nine years, and 10 to 15 years. A car cannot be a Best Buy if: It's available to buy new and has a 0-4-year model reliability score of two stars or less; or it's only available on the used market and has a 5-9-year model reliability score of two stars or less; or it's only available on the used market and launched less than five years ago and has a 0-4-year model reliability score of two stars of less.

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Diesel reliability

General
Class	Medium/Large SUV
Luxury	No
Convertible	No
Availability	Available new
New price	£26,175 - £38,226
Fuel type	Petrol/Diesel/Mild hybrid
Tested fuel efficiency	40.9 to 44.8mpg
Length	4,382 to 4,390mm
Width (excluding wing mirrors)	1,841mm
Width (including wing mirrors)	2,030mm
Height	1,603 to 1,624mm
Driver max height
Second-row passenger max height
Boot space with seats up
Boot space with seats down
Number of seats	5
Folding rear seats	Yes
Isofix attachments	Yes
Turning circle	10.9 m
On sale date	01 October 2017
Model years tested	2017 model + 2021/2024 updates tested
Lowest pence-per-mile cost	£13.90

Latest tested engine
Engine and trim name	1.5 TSI SE Edition
Fuel type	Petrol
Capacity and power	1.5-litre (150hp)
Transmission	7-speed dual-clutch automatic
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Fuel tank capacity	50 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway (mpg)
Tested fuel economy: Combined (mpg)
Cost per mile	13.9p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£69
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Extremely Low (trace)
CO level	Low
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	149
Official fuel economy: WLTP	44 to 46.8
Braked tow load (KG)	1500kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	700kg
Engine test date	20 November 2024
Test programme	2017

Engine two
Engine and trim name	1.5 TSI Style
Fuel	Petrol
Capacity and power	1.5-litre (150hp)
Transmission	6-speed manual
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Fuel tank capacity	50 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway
Tested fuel economy: combined mpg
Cost per mile	15.02p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£69
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Extremely Low (trace)
CO level	Low
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	161
Official fuel economy: WLTP	42.3 to 46.3
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6d
Braked tow load (KG)	1500kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	690kg
Engine test date	11 July 2022
Car test programme	2017

Engine three
Engine and trim name	2.0 TDI SCR Style 4x4 DSG
Fuel type	Diesel
Capacity and power	2-litre (150hp)
Transmission	7-speed dual-clutch automatic
Driven wheels	Four-wheel-drive (4WD)
Fuel tank capacity	55 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway
Tested fuel economy: combined mpg
Cost per mile	15.75p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£80
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Low
CO level	Extremely Low (trace)
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	177
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6d-Temp
Braked tow load (KG)	2100kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	750kg
Engine test date	01 August 2019
Car test programme	2017

Engine four
Engine and trim name	1.5 TSI ACT Style DSG
Fuel type	Petrol
Capacity and power	1.5-litre (150hp)
Transmission	7-speed dual-clutch automatic
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Fuel tank capacity	50 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway
Tested fuel economy: combined mpg
Cost per mile	15.23p per mile
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Extremely Low (trace)
CO level	Low
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	161
Official fuel economy: NEDC	50.4
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6c
Braked tow load (KG)	1500kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	690kg
Engine test date	13 October 2017
Car test programme	2017

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