Compare the Volkswagen Tiguan vs Skoda Karoq
AI generated from our expert reviews
Both the Volkswagen Tiguan and the Skoda Karoq make it easy to find a comfortable driving position, and both feature well-made cabins where you will only find harder plastics if you look lower down. Out on a twisty road, neither car offers much in the way of excitement. If you want a plug-in hybrid option, you can choose one on the Tiguan, whereas you are out of luck with the Karoq, which limits you to petrol and diesel engines. Inside, the Tiguan relegates its climate controls to a slim bar at the bottom of its touchscreen and touch-sensitive sliders underneath, while the Karoq sticks to separate buttons and knobs below the display.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
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Tow hitch
A fitted towbar for pulling a trailer, caravan or bike rack.
Key information
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Available fuel types Petrol | Available fuel types Petrol |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 652 litres (5+ suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 521 litres (4 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down — | Boot space, seats down 1,630 litres |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,539 mm x 1,859 mm x 1,660 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,398 mm x 1,841 mm x 1,612 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,600 kg Best | Towing capacity 1,200 kg |
| First year tax rate £560 | First year tax rate £560 |
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 1.5 eTSI DSG | Engine name 1.0 TSI 116 |
| Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 130 BHP | Engine size 1.0 L Petrol • 116 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Manual |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 7 | Forward gears 6 |
| Acceleration 10.2 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 10.3 s (0-60 mph) |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 652 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 521 litres |
| Boot (seats down) — | Boot (seats down) 1,630 litres |
| Length 4,539 mm | Length 4,398 mm |
| Width 1,859 mm | Width 1,841 mm |
| Height 1,660 mm | Height 1,612 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.68 m | Wheelbase 2.64 m |
| Turning circle 11.7 m | Turning circle 10.2 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.