Volvo XC40 2017 vs Skoda Karoq 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Volvo XC40 and Skoda Karoq have the same engine power, but Volvo XC40 torque is 10 NM more than Skoda Karoq. Volvo XC40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Volvo XC40 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volvo XC40 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Karoq, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC40 could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo XC40 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Karoq. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.61 m | |
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Volvo XC40 is larger. Volvo XC40 is 4 cm longer than the Skoda Karoq, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC40 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 521 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Skoda Karoq has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo XC40 has 61 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Karoq. This could mean that the Volvo XC40 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC40 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Skoda Karoq, which means Volvo XC40 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`240 | 2`128 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volvo XC40 scores higher in safety tests, but Skoda Karoq is better rated in child safety tests. The Volvo XC40 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 800 | 18 800 | |
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