Toyota RAV4 2019 vs Skoda Karoq 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 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: | 175 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 208 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Skoda Karoq is a more dynamic driving. Toyota RAV4 engine produces 25 HP more power than Skoda Karoq, but torque is 42 NM less than Skoda Karoq. Despite the higher power, Toyota RAV4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 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 Toyota RAV4 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Karoq, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota RAV4 could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota RAV4 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Karoq. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Toyota RAV4 has 4x4: It has proactive automatic four-wheel drive with Auto, Lock and Sport modes. In Auto mode, the car has front-wheel drive under normal conditions. If wheel slip is detected, torque is transferred to the rear wheels via an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch. In Sport mode, torque is transferred almost instantly between the front and rear wheels to enhance cornering performance by transferring up to 50 percent of engine power to the rear wheels. Lock mode can be activated when driving below 40 km/h (25 mph) and provides constant four-wheel drive. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus UX | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Superb, Audi Q3, Audi A1, Skoda Scala | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.61 m | |
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Toyota RAV4 is larger. Toyota RAV4 is 22 cm longer than the Skoda Karoq, 1 cm wider, while the height of Toyota RAV4 is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 580 litres | 521 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1690 litres | no data | |
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Toyota RAV4 has more luggage capacity. Toyota RAV4 has 59 litres more trunk space than the Skoda Karoq. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`105 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Toyota RAV4 scores higher in safety tests, but Skoda Karoq is better rated in child safety tests. The Toyota RAV4 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 28 200 | 23 800 | |
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