Skoda Karoq vs Honda CR-V

The Skoda Karoq starts from $40,990 before on-road costs, while the Honda CR-V opens at $37,000. That makes the Honda CR-V the more affordable entry point by $3,990.

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 $45,089 and $40,700 respectively.

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

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Skoda Karoq features a 8-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Honda CR-V gets a 9-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Skoda Karoq stands out with Apple CarPlay that you will not find on the Honda CR-V. The Honda CR-V counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, heated front seats and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Skoda Karoq gets cloth upholstery while the Honda CR-V offers leather.

The Skoda Karoq uses a Petrol producing 110kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a 8 speed automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.2 seconds.

The Honda CR-V responds with a DOHC VTEC Turbo In line 4-cylinder making 140kW and 240Nm, paired to a cvt driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.2 seconds.

The Honda CR-V has the clear power advantage at 140kW vs 110kW. In the real-world sprint, the Honda CR-V is 1.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Skoda Karoq measures 4,390mm long on a 2,638mm wheelbase, 314mm shorter than the Honda CR-V at 4,704mm (2,701mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Honda CR-V generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 521L in the Skoda Karoq and 589L in the Honda CR-V, giving the Honda CR-V a 68L advantage.

For towing, the Honda CR-V 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 $1,881/year for the Skoda Karoq and $2,024/year for the Honda CR-V. That is a $143 annual difference in favour of the Skoda Karoq.

Estimated annual total: $1,881 (Skoda Karoq) vs $2,024 (Honda CR-V). 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: 7 years / 999,999km (Skoda Karoq) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Honda CR-V). The Skoda Karoq has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Honda CR-V).