Škoda Karoq
The Škoda Karoq is a five-seat SUV produced since 2017, measuring 4,465 mm in length. Engine options range from 1,000 to 1,600 cc with 3 or 4 cylinders, achieving a top speed of 204 km/h. In Norway, new registrations totalled 990 vehicles between 2019 and 2022, with a peak of 606 in 2019 before declining sharply to just 1 in 2022. For 2025 EU/EEA registrations, the Karoq produces 143 g/km CO₂ with petrol engines and 141 g/km with diesel engines under WLTP testing.
| Manufacturer | Škoda |
|---|---|
| Production | From 2017 |
| Body type | SUV |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Engine power (EU/EEA average) | 110 kW (147 hp) |
| CO₂ (WLTP, EU/EEA 2025) | Petrol 143 g/km, diesel 141 g/km |
| Kerb weight (EU/EEA average) | 1,462 kg |
| Displacement (engines) | 1,000–1,600 cc |
| Cylinders (engines) | 3–4 |
| Top speed | 204 km/h |
| Length | 4,463 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,841 mm |
| Height | 1,626 mm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
Engine power and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages of the Škoda Karoq registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 (75,658 cars), engine power from 26 countries, kerb weight from 27 countries. Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
Engine power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the power of the combustion engine, not the system power, and for electric cars it can differ from the peak power the manufacturer advertises.
New registrations in Norway
Number of Škoda Karoq registered for the first time in Norway per year.
Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
Power by engine variant (Norway)
990 Škoda Karoq cars registered for the first time in Norway in 2019–2022, by drivetrain and type-approved engine power. The EEA data has no trim names, so variants are told apart by power.
| Drivetrain | Power | Kerb weight | Years | Registered in Norway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 85 kW (114 hp) | 1,360 kg | 2019 | 20 |
| Petrol | 110 kW (148 hp) | 1,425 kg | 2019–2021 | 107 |
| Diesel | 85 kW (114 hp) | 1,464 kg | 2019–2021 | 162 |
| Diesel | 110 kW (148 hp) | 1,589 kg | 2019–2022 | 638 |
| Diesel | 140 kW (188 hp) | 1,609 kg | 2019–2021 | 57 |
Plus 1 variant with fewer than 10 cars (6 cars in total).
Power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the combustion engine, not the system output; for electric cars it can differ from the peak power in the maker’s marketing. Kerb weight is the average for the variant. Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), one record per car (the years EEA lists twice, 2019 to 2021, are counted once).
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Škoda Karoq cars registered for the first time across 28 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| Germany | 28,036 |
| Czechia | 11,384 |
| United Kingdom | 10,189 |
| Spain | 7,537 |
| Poland | 5,595 |
| Austria | 4,328 |
| Italy | 3,802 |
| Slovakia | 2,750 |
| France | 2,688 |
| Ireland | 1,487 |
| Belgium | 1,289 |
| Romania | 877 |
| Bulgaria | 774 |
| Hungary | 728 |
| Sweden | 655 |
Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
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Common problems & reliability
In the UK, 93% of Škoda Karoqs pass their MOT test first time, based on 39,092 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data, not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
5 recall campaigns recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Škoda Karoq. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
This can reduce its protective function in case of an accident, increasing the risk of injury.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2019-08-30
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
No description of the defect in Safety Gate.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2021-03-19
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
In case of an accident the support and protection provided might be limited increasing the risk of injuries.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2019-02-15
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
In the event of an accident, the central rear head restraint may consequently become detached from the guide rods and lose its supportive and protective effect.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2019-05-17
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
These parts could injure the people in the vehicle.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2018-03-02
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Škoda recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top speed of the Škoda Karoq?
- The Škoda Karoq has a rated top speed of 204 km/h.
- How much power does the Škoda Karoq have?
- The Škoda Karoq produces 110 kW (147 hp).
- What are the dimensions of the Škoda Karoq?
- The Škoda Karoq is 4,463 mm long, 1,841 mm wide and 1,626 mm tall.
- How much does the Škoda Karoq weigh?
- The Škoda Karoq has a kerb weight of about 1,462 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the Škoda Karoq?
- It depends on the drivetrain. For the Škoda Karoq registered in the EU/EEA in 2025: Petrol 143 g/km, diesel 141 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).
- How many seats does the Škoda Karoq have?
- The Škoda Karoq has 5 seats.