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: | 140 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Skoda Karoq is a more dynamic driving. BMW 2 series engine produces 10 HP less power than Skoda Karoq, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Skoda Karoq. Due to the lower power, BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Karoq gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 176 mm (6.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Skoda Karoq can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Skoda Karoq version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from four 4x4 versions of Skoda Karoq 2017 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
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 | 1630 litres | |
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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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 2 series (by 275 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 2 series is 0.8 metres more than that of the Skoda Karoq, which means BMW 2 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`060 | 1`915 | |
| 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 (€): | 17 400 | 18 600 | |
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