Skoda Karoq 2017 vs Toyota RAV4 2019
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 208 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Skoda Karoq is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Karoq engine produces 25 HP less power than Toyota RAV4, but torque is 42 NM more than Toyota RAV4. Despite less power, Skoda Karoq reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Karoq is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Karoq consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4, which means that by driving the Skoda Karoq over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Karoq consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 670 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: | 176 mm (6.9 inches) | 195 mm (7.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Toyota RAV4 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 Toyota RAV4 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from six 4x4 versions of Toyota RAV4 2019 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Superb, Skoda Scala, Audi A1, Audi Q3 | Used also on Lexus UX | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Karoq might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 4.38 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.69 m | |
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Skoda Karoq is smaller. Skoda Karoq is 22 cm shorter than the Toyota RAV4, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Karoq is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 521 litres | 580 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1630 litres | 1690 litres | |
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Toyota RAV4 has more luggage space. Skoda Karoq has 59 litres less trunk space than the Toyota RAV4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota RAV4 (by 60 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Karoq is 0.1 metres less than that of the Toyota RAV4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`915 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Toyota RAV4 scores higher in safety tests. The Toyota RAV4 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 18 600 | 25 200 | |
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