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Skoda Karoq 1.6 TDI
Suv · Diesel
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Kia Sportage PHEV
Suv · Hybrid
Skoda Karoq 1.6 TDI
Car A
Skoda Karoq 1.6 TDI
The Skoda Karoq 1.6 TDI focuses on family practicality and efficiency, pairing a 521 L trunk with 4.5 L/100 km consumption. Performance is modest, but its price and strong safety and cargo signals make it a sensible pick for growing families.
5 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safety
Kia Sportage PHEV
Car B
Kia Sportage PHEV
The Kia Sportage PHEV blends family practicality with strong efficiency, offering usable electric-only commuting and generous cargo space. It’s good value in its segment with strong safety and reliability signals, but it isn’t aimed at performance or premium seekers.
5 seatsSuvHybrid5-star safety1.6 L/100km265 hpHybrid
Why compared better on fuelcomparison picksame body typesame seatsstep-up price

Usage fit

Family 73 / 77
City 53 / 54
Budget / value 69 / 70
Road trip 53 / 56
Performance 28 / 30
Cargo 37 / 40
Practical 57 / 62
Premium 22 / 27
Winter 36 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = Skoda Karoq 1.6 TDI · Orange = Kia Sportage PHEV

Specs side-by-side

Spec Skoda Karoq 1.6 TDI Kia Sportage PHEV
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Skoda Karoq 1.6 TDI

  • Efficient for its class at 4.5 L/100 km
  • Roomy 521 L trunk and five seats suit growing families
  • Strong safety ranking signal for peace of mind
  • Priced at 27,000, it offers good value in its segment

Kia Sportage PHEV

  • Very low combined consumption when you plug in regularly (1.6).
  • 51 km electric-only range suits many short commutes and school runs.
  • Big 587 L trunk and five seats support growing families.
  • Strong safety and reliability signals for peace of mind.

Verdict

Pick Skoda Karoq 1.6 TDI if…
Lower entry price
Skoda Karoq 1.6 TDI starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Kia Sportage PHEV if…
More power
Kia Sportage PHEV puts out 265 hp vs 115 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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