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Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDIvsVolvo XC40 2.0 D4

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

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Skoda Karoq

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2019-2020
VS

Volvo XC40

2.0 D4

190 hp1969 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    211 km/h
    131 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,610 kg
    3,549 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    118 hp/t
    88 kW/t
    8.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    521 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Volvo XC40 2.0 D4

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    133 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,059 km
    658 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaKaroq2.0 TDIVolvoXC402.0 D4
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,610kg3,549lb
1,728kg3,810lb
Gross weight-
2,250kg4,960lb
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
75.7s99% target: 209 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
84.3s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
44.8s
Calculated
51.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
118hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,038km645mi
Calculated
1,059km658mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,382mm173in
4,425mm174in
Width
1,841mm72in
1,863mm73in
Height
1,607mm63in
1,652mm65in
Wheelbase
2,630mm104in
2,702mm106in
Front track
1,576mm62in
1,601mm63in
Rear track
1,547mm61in
1,626mm64in
Ground clearance
176mm7in
211mm8in
Trunk volume
521L
460L
Max trunk volume
1,630L
1,336L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
54L
CO2 emissions
139g/km
133g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDIVolvo XC40 2.0 D4PowerTorque
  • Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC40 2.0 D4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaKaroq2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
VolvoXC402.0 D44,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaKaroq2.0 TDIVolvoXC402.0 D4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
44.8 s
51.2 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
91 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaKaroq2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
VolvoXC402.0 D4
190 hp
142 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaKaroq2.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolvoXC402.0 D4
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaKaroq2.0 TDI
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
VolvoXC402.0 D4
1,728 kg
3,810 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaKaroq2.0 TDI
211 km/h
131 mph
VolvoXC402.0 D4
210 km/h
130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaKaroq2.0 TDI7.4 s
VolvoXC402.0 D47.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI and Volvo XC40 2.0 D4: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaKaroq2.0 TDI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
VolvoXC402.0 D4
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaKaroq2.0 TDI
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
VolvoXC402.0 D4
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaKaroq2.0 TDI
1,038 km
645 mi
VolvoXC402.0 D4
1,059 km
658 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaKaroq2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
7.4 s
211 km/h
131 mph
VolvoXC402.0 D4
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 s
210 km/h
130 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
SkodaKaroq2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
521 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,382 mm
172.5 in
Height
1,607 mm
63.3 in
VolvoXC402.0 D4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,425 mm
174.2 in
Height
1,652 mm
65.0 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
SkodaKaroq2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
VolvoXC402.0 D4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI 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
SkodaKaroq2.0 TDI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
7.4 s
VolvoXC402.0 D4
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
7.9 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
SkodaKaroq2.0 TDI
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
VolvoXC402.0 D4
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaKaroq2.0 TDIVolvoXC402.0 D4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.9 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
1,728 kg
3,810 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
521 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,382 mm
172.5 in
Height
1,607 mm
63.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,425 mm
174.2 in
Height
1,652 mm
65.0 in
Range score
1,038 km
645 mi
1,059 km
658 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
133 g/km
Trunk score
521 L
18.4 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSkoda Karoq 2.0 TDIVolvo XC40 2.0 D4
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI

  • Is 118 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 61 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volvo XC40 2.0 D4

  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 21 km (13 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 6 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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