Car comparison

Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSIvsVolkswagen Tacqua 280TSI

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 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2017-2021
VS

Volkswagen Tacqua

280TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2019-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    203 km/h
    126 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    909 km
    565 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 TSIVolkswagenTacqua280TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,318kg2,906lb
1,310kg2,888lb
Gross weight
1,929kg4,253lb
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Top speed
203 km/h
126 mph
195 km/h
121 mph
To 99% top speed
81.4s99% target: 201 km/h / 125 mph
Calculated
70.2s99% target: 193 km/h / 120 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
73.3s
Calculated
-
0-60 mph
8.1s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
16.3s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
909km565mi
Calculated
702km436mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,382mm173in
4,194mm165in
Width
1,841mm72in
1,760mm69in
Height
1,603mm63in
1,601mm63in
Wheelbase
2,638mm104in
2,651mm104in
Front track
1,576mm62in
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Rear track
1,541mm61in
-
Trunk volume
521L
367L
Max trunk volume
1,630L
1,192L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
40L
CO2 emissions
125g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSIVolkswagen Tacqua 280TSIPowerTorque
  • Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Tacqua 280TSI: 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
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaKaroq1.5 TSIVolkswagenTacqua280TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.1 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
73.3 s
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Top speed
203 km/h
126 mph
195 km/h
121 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.3 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
140 km/h
87 mph
141 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
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
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
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaKaroq1.5 TSI
1,318 kg
2,906 lb
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
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
203 km/h
126 mph
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
195 km/h
121 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaKaroq1.5 TSI8.6 s
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI8.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Tacqua 280TSI and Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI: 0.3 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
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

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
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
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
909 km
565 mi
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
702 km
436 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
8.6 s
203 km/h
126 mph
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 s
195 km/h
121 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/h8.6 s
Top speed
203 km/h
126 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
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
195 km/h
121 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
367 L
13.0 cu ft
Length
4,194 mm
165.1 in
Height
1,601 mm
63.0 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/h8.6 s
Top speed
203 km/h
126 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
195 km/h
121 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
8.6 s
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
8.3 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
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
115 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaKaroq1.5 TSIVolkswagenTacqua280TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
8.3 s
Top speed
203 km/h
126 mph
195 km/h
121 mph
Lightness
1,318 kg
2,906 lb
1,310 kg
2,888 lb
Fuel consumption
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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
367 L
13.0 cu ft
Length
4,194 mm
165.1 in
Height
1,601 mm
63.0 in
Range score
909 km
565 mi
702 km
436 mi
CO2 score
125 g/km
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Trunk score
521 L
18.4 cu ft
367 L
13.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSkoda Karoq 1.5 TSIVolkswagen Tacqua 280TSI
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI

  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 207 km (129 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 154 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Tacqua 280TSI

  • Is 8 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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