Renault Arkana vs Skoda Karoq

Renault Arkana

Renault’s coupé-style compact SUV.

Skoda Karoq

Skoda’s compact family SUV.

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Pick this one if…

Renault Arkana

Pick the Arkana for a striking coupé-SUV with a roomy boot and an efficient hybrid.

Best engine: The 1.3 TCe (petrol) or E-Tech hybrid.

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Pick this one if…

Skoda Karoq

Pick the Karoq for a practical, roomy family SUV with a variable rear bench and a strong 2.0 TDI or sweet 1.5 TSI.

Best engine: The 1.5 TSI 150 — or the 2.0 TDI for high mileage.

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Performance

1.3 TCe 140 · Petrol vs 1.5 TSI 150 · Petrol

	Renault Arkana	Skoda Karoq
Power	140 hp	150 hp Winner
Torque	260 Nm Winner	250 Nm
0–100 km/h	9,8 s	8,9 s Winner
Top speed	200 km/h	205 km/h Winner
Power-to-weight	105,3 hp/t	111,9 hp/t Winner
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	132 g/km	130 g/km Winner
Consumption (WLTP)	5,8 L/100km	5,6 L/100km Winner

Dimensions & space

	Renault Arkana	Skoda Karoq
Boot	480 L Winner	479 L
Boot (seats folded)	1.500 L	1.605 L Winner
Wheelbase	2,72 m Winner	2,64 m
Length	4,57 m	4,38 m
Width	1,82 m	1,84 m
Height	1,58 m	1,60 m
Seats	5	5

Powertrain & tech

	Renault Arkana	Skoda Karoq
Platform	CMF-B	MQB-A1 (shared with the VW Tiguan)
Drive	Front-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive
Engine family	1.3 TCe mild hybrid · E-Tech Hybrid 145	1.0 TSI · 1.5 TSI · 2.0 TSI petrol · 1.6 TDI · 2.0 TDI diesel
Fuel	Petrol · Hybrid	Petrol · Diesel
Transmission	6-speed manual · EDC7 · E-Tech automatic	6-speed manual · 7-speed DSG automatic
Euro standard	Euro 6d	Euro 6d
LEZ access	Euro 6d allowed in the LEZ	Euro 6 petrol/diesel allowed in the LEZ

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

Renault Arkana

Infotainment: freezes and lag
Electrical gremlins (12V battery)
E-Tech hybrid: 12V battery drain

Skoda Karoq

1.5 TSI can feel jerky when cold
DSG takes getting used to at low speed
2.0 TDI: interval servicing (DPF/AdBlue, belt)

Pros

Renault Arkana

Striking coupé design
Roomy boot (480–513 L)
Efficient E-Tech hybrid available

Skoda Karoq

Roomy, flexible cabin layout (VarioFlex)
Comfortable, composed ride
Strong, economical 2.0 TDI

Cons

Renault Arkana

Sloping roof limits rear headroom
No diesel offered

Skoda Karoq

Not a sporty driver’s car
Sparse base equipment
Interior with hard plastics

Driving experience

Renault Arkana

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Skoda Karoq

As a model line, the Karoq is a comfortable, practical family SUV. The steering is light and the chassis controls imperfections well, making long trips relaxed. It feels stable and predictable, with a composed road manner. The 1.5 TSI is smooth and the 2.0 TDI delivers strong pull for laden runs and towing. Expect no sporty edge, but safe, comfortable and easy-going driving for the family.