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Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI
Suv · Gasoline
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Hyundai Santa Fe SEL
Suv · Gasoline
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI
Car A
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI
The Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI balances family practicality and efficiency with straightforward performance at a price that suits growing families. It emphasizes reliability and safety over luxury or sportiness.
5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety5.7 L/100km
Hyundai Santa Fe SEL
Car B
Hyundai Santa Fe SEL
The Hyundai Santa Fe SEL targets family-compact buyers seeking balanced everyday performance, reasonable efficiency, and good value around $30,000, with safety a noted strength. Its small listed cargo space and modest output make it better for commuting and lighter trips than heavy hauling.
5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety180 hp
Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 74 / 61
City 51 / 34
Budget / value 68 / 61
Road trip 53 / 55
Performance 26 / 26
Cargo 37 / 16
Practical 57 / 43
Premium 24 / 30
Winter 36 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI · Orange = Hyundai Santa Fe SEL

Specs side-by-side

Spec Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI Hyundai Santa Fe SEL
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI

  • Practical 5-seat cabin and 521-liter boot suit school runs and weekend trips.
  • Efficient for its class at 5.7 L/100 km, helping keep running costs in check.
  • Confident everyday pace from 150 hp/250 Nm and 8.6 s 0–100 km/h.
  • Good value in its segment at around 29,900.

Hyundai Santa Fe SEL

  • Good value in its segment at around $30,000.
  • Confident everyday pace with 0–100 km/h in about 8 seconds.
  • Efficiency of 8.5 L/100 km helps keep fuel costs predictable.
  • Five-seat layout suits daily family use and commuting.

Verdict

Pick Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI if…
Best fuel economy
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI uses 5.7 L/100km vs 8.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Hyundai Santa Fe SEL if…
More power
Hyundai Santa Fe SEL puts out 180 hp vs 150 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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