Volvo XC40 2020 vs Skoda Karoq 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Hybrid | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Hybrid engines (Volvo XC40) offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol engines, especially in city driving with frequent stops. Petrol (Skoda Karoq) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 129 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
| Volvo XC40 engine produces 21 HP less power than Skoda Karoq, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Skoda Karoq. Despite less power, Volvo XC40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 48 litres | 50 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 211 mm (8.3 inches) | 176 mm (6.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC40 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 Volvo XC40 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from five 4x4 versions of Volvo XC40 2020 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
| 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: | 4.43 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: | 405 litres | 521 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1281 litres | 1630 litres | |
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Skoda Karoq has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo XC40 has 116 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Karoq (by 349 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC40 is 0.9 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`290 | 1`929 | |
| 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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