Honda CR-V vs Skoda Karoq

The Honda CR-V starts from $39,900 before on-road costs, while the Skoda Karoq opens at $40,990. That makes the Honda CR-V the more affordable entry point by $1,090.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $43,890 and $45,089 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

Both the Honda CR-V and Skoda Karoq hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 88% for the Honda CR-V and 93% for the Skoda Karoq.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Skoda Karoq packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 3 in the Honda CR-V.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 11 in the Honda CR-V and 6 in the Skoda Karoq.

The Honda CR-V features a 9-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Skoda Karoq gets a 9.2-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Honda CR-V stands out with power tailgate that you will not find on the Skoda Karoq. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Honda CR-V uses a Petrol producing 140kW and 243Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.2 seconds.

The Skoda Karoq responds with a Petrol making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.6 seconds.

The Honda CR-V has the clear power advantage at 140kW vs 110kW. In the real-world sprint, the Honda CR-V is 0.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Honda CR-V measures 4,704mm long on a 2,701mm wheelbase, 322mm longer than the Skoda Karoq at 4,382mm (2,638mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Honda CR-V generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 561L in the Honda CR-V and 521L in the Skoda Karoq, giving the Honda CR-V a 40L advantage.

For towing, the Skoda Karoq leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,910/year for the Honda CR-V and $1,767/year for the Skoda Karoq. That is a $143 annual difference in favour of the Skoda Karoq.

Estimated annual total: $1,910 (Honda CR-V) vs $1,767 (Skoda Karoq). The Skoda Karoq saves you roughly $143 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Honda CR-V) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Skoda Karoq). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Honda CR-V)—.