The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18) vs. KIA Sportage 2.0 CRDi 185 Eco-Dynamics+ AWD Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 28,700

€ 40,500

€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the KIA Sportage 2.0 CRDi 185 Eco-Dynamics+.
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
KIA Sportage 2.0 CRDi 185 Eco-Dynamics+
63.1
72.5
79.7
64.4
73
82.1
72.5 in
Width
73 in
79.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
63.1 in
Height
64.4 in
103.9
172.5
105.1
176.6
172.5 in
Length
176.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
KIA Sportage 2.0 CRDi 185 Eco-Dynamics+
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3851 lb
4253 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb

Weight Difference:
780 lb
20.25 %

General
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
KIA Sportage 2.0 CRDi 185 Eco-Dynamics+
NU
Generation
QL
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
KIA Sportage 2.0 CRDi 185 Eco-Dynamics+
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
182 hp
KIA Sportage 2.0 CRDi 185 Eco-Dynamics+
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
KIA Sportage 2.0 CRDi 185 Eco-Dynamics+
Performance
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
KIA Sportage 2.0 CRDi 185 Eco-Dynamics+
126 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sportage 2.0 CRDi 185 Eco-Dynamics+
▶ REPLAY
20.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
20.75 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 2.0 CRDi 185 Eco-Dynamics+
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
KIA Sportage 2.0 CRDi 185 Eco-Dynamics+
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
44 mpg
41 mpg
KIA Sportage 2.0 CRDi 185 Eco-Dynamics+
36 mpg
city
39 mpg
49 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
575 mi
Range
600 mi
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
575 mi
600 mi
KIA Sportage 2.0 CRDi 185 Eco-Dynamics+
Environmental Impact
102.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
117.3 kWh
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
102.4 kWh
117.3 kWh
KIA Sportage 2.0 CRDi 185 Eco-Dynamics+
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
KIA Sportage 2.0 CRDi 185 Eco-Dynamics+
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
14.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.4 cu ft










46.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.4 cu ft