BMW 2 series 2018 vs Skoda Karoq 2017
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Skoda Karoq is a more dynamic driving. BMW 2 series engine produces 41 HP less power than Skoda Karoq, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Skoda Karoq. Due to the lower power, BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Karoq is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 2 series consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Karoq, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 2 series could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 2 series consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Karoq. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1, BMW 4 sērija | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Superb, Skoda Scala, Audi A1, Audi Q3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 2 sērija 2018 1.5 engine: The B38 1.5-liter three-cylinder petrol engine, introduced in 2013, was designed with a focus on fuel efficiency and low emissions to meet modern environmental standards. While it received generally positive ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2018 1.5 engine Skoda Karoq 2017 1.5 engine: The engine is praised for being both flexible and torquey, delivering impressive performance for its horsepower rating. It is also remarkably fuel-efficient. However, the engine is very demanding when it comes ... More about Skoda Karoq 2017 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.35 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.61 m | |
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BMW 2 series is smaller. BMW 2 series is 3 cm shorter than the Skoda Karoq, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 2 series is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 645 litres | 521 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1905 litres | no data | |
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BMW 2 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 2 series has 124 litres more trunk space than the Skoda Karoq. The Skoda Karoq may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`055 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 2 series scores higher in safety tests, but Skoda Karoq is better rated in child safety tests. The BMW 2 series scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 800 | 23 200 | |
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