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Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSIvsMazda CX-3 · Facelift 2018 2.0 SKYACTIV-G

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Skoda Karoq

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSUV2017-2021
VS

Mazda CX-3 · Facelift 2018

2.0 SKYACTIV-G

150 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSUV2018-present

Comparison overview

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Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    204 km/h
    127 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,303 kg
    2,873 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    115 hp/t
    86 kW/t
    8.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    123 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    926 km
    575 mi
  • Largest trunk
    521 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    42/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaKaroq1.5 TSIMazdaCX-3Facelift 20182.0 SKYACTIV-G
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
207Nm153lb-ft
Curb weight
1,303kg2,873lb
1,310kg2,888lb
Gross weight
1,915kg4,222lb
1,773kg3,909lb
Top speed
204 km/h
127 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
To 99% top speed
79.8s99% target: 202 km/h / 125 mph
Calculated
76.9s99% target: 198 km/h / 123 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
66.4s
Calculated
-
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
192Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
158Nm/t106lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
926km575mi
Calculated
629km391mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,382mm173in
4,275mm168in
Width
1,841mm72in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,603mm63in
1,535mm60in
Wheelbase
2,638mm104in
2,570mm101in
Front track
1,576mm62in
1,523mm60in
Rear track
1,541mm61in
1,521mm60in
Ground clearance-
155mm6in
Trunk volume
521L
350L
Max trunk volume
1,630L
1,260L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
44L
CO2 emissions
123g/km
160g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSIMazda CX-3 Facelift 2018 2.0 SKYACTIV-GPowerTorque
  • Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Mazda CX-3 Facelift 2018 2.0 SKYACTIV-G: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaKaroq1.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
MazdaCX-3Facelift 20182.0 SKYACTIV-G6,000 rpm2,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaKaroq1.5 TSIMazdaCX-3Facelift 20182.0 SKYACTIV-G
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
66.4 s
-
Top speed
204 km/h
127 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
141 km/h
88 mph
139 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaKaroq1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
MazdaCX-3Facelift 20182.0 SKYACTIV-G
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaKaroq1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
MazdaCX-3Facelift 20182.0 SKYACTIV-G
207 Nm
153 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaKaroq1.5 TSI
1,303 kg
2,873 lb
MazdaCX-3Facelift 20182.0 SKYACTIV-G
1,310 kg
2,888 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaKaroq1.5 TSI
204 km/h
127 mph
MazdaCX-3Facelift 20182.0 SKYACTIV-G
200 km/h
124 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaKaroq1.5 TSI8.4 s
MazdaCX-3Facelift 20182.0 SKYACTIV-G8.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI and Mazda CX-3 Facelift 2018 2.0 SKYACTIV-G: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaKaroq1.5 TSI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
MazdaCX-3Facelift 20182.0 SKYACTIV-G
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI and Mazda CX-3 Facelift 2018 2.0 SKYACTIV-G: 1.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaKaroq1.5 TSI
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
MazdaCX-3Facelift 20182.0 SKYACTIV-G
115 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaKaroq1.5 TSI
926 km
575 mi
MazdaCX-3Facelift 20182.0 SKYACTIV-G
629 km
391 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaKaroq1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 s
204 km/h
127 mph
MazdaCX-3Facelift 20182.0 SKYACTIV-G
150 hp
112 kW
8.8 s
200 km/h
124 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
SkodaKaroq1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
204 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
521 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,382 mm
172.5 in
Height
1,603 mm
63.1 in
MazdaCX-3Facelift 20182.0 SKYACTIV-G
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
200 km/h
124 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,275 mm
168.3 in
Height
1,535 mm
60.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
SkodaKaroq1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
204 km/h
127 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
MazdaCX-3Facelift 20182.0 SKYACTIV-G
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
200 km/h
124 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
SkodaKaroq1.5 TSI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
8.4 s
MazdaCX-3Facelift 20182.0 SKYACTIV-G
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
8.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
SkodaKaroq1.5 TSI
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
MazdaCX-3Facelift 20182.0 SKYACTIV-G
115 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaKaroq1.5 TSIMazdaCX-3Facelift 20182.0 SKYACTIV-G
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
207 Nm
153 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
8.8 s
Top speed
204 km/h
127 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
Lightness
1,303 kg
2,873 lb
1,310 kg
2,888 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
521 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,382 mm
172.5 in
Height
1,603 mm
63.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,275 mm
168.3 in
Height
1,535 mm
60.4 in
Range score
926 km
575 mi
629 km
391 mi
CO2 score
123 g/km
160 g/km
Trunk score
521 L
18.4 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
115 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSkoda Karoq 1.5 TSIMazda CX-3 Facelift 2018 2.0 SKYACTIV-G
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI

  • Has 43 Nm more
  • Is 7 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 297 km (185 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 171 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 37 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Mazda CX-3 Facelift 2018 2.0 SKYACTIV-G

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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