Hyundai Tucson vs. Skoda Karoq: compact SUV with diesel in the test

Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI 4×4 |
RRP from EUR 37,730, savings of up to EUR 6,015 |
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Hyundai Tucson 1.6 CRDi 48V 4WD |
RRP from EUR 41,600, savings of up to EUR 5,867 |

More space: The Tucson is eleven centimeters longer than its rival, translating this advantage into more space on all seats.
In the Tucson, there’s more room for everyone

Transport talent: A maximum of 1810 liters fit behind the tailgate of the Karoq, while the Tucson has to fit at 1725 liters.
Engine type/cylinder
installation position
valves/camshafts
camshaft drive
displacement
kW (HP) at 1/min
Nm at 1/min
V max
transmission
drive
Brakes front/rear
test car tires
tire type
wheel size
Exhaust gas CO2*
Consumption*
tank capacity
fuel grade
SCR catalytic converter/AdBlue tank content
pass-by noise
trailer load used/unused
drawbar load
trunk volume
Length Width Height
wheelbase
basic price
Test car price (is evaluated)
Engine type/cylinder
installation position
valves/camshafts
camshaft drive
displacement
kW (HP) at 1/min
Nm at 1/min
V max
transmission
drive
Brakes front/rear
test car tires
tire type
wheel size
Exhaust gas CO2*
Consumption*
tank capacity
fuel grade
SCR catalytic converter/AdBlue tank content
pass-by noise
trailer load used/unused
drawbar load
trunk volume
Length Width Height
wheelbase
basic price
Test car price (is evaluated)
Skoda still relies on manual rotary controls for the climate, with “Okay Laura” you can only select navigation destinations or radio stations, statements like “I’m hungry” lead to a list of restaurants, as with the Hyundai. When navigating the Skoda shows clear advantages. A large, zoomable map guides you in the instrument display, and those who prefer to use their smartphone can connect it wirelessly (while driving).
acceleration
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intermediate sprint
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80-120km/h
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Turning circle left/right
seat height
braking distance
from 100 km/h cold
from 100 km/h warm
interior noise
at 50 km/h
at 100 km/h
at 130 km/h
at 160 km/h
consumption
saving consumption
test consumption
Average of the 155 km test lap (deviation from the WLTP specification)
sports consumption
CO2 (test consumption)
Range (test consumption)

The well-known 2.0 TDI works in the bow of the Karoq. He is satisfied with 6.1 liters per 100 kilometers – the Tucson needs 0.4 liters more.
You are more economical in the Skoda
Both radiate great composure in everyday life thanks to the seven-speed double clutch and all-wheel drive, and with careful ESP design, nothing can burn even in the limit area. When braking, the Tucson is half a class snappier, stands 1.6 meters earlier with cold discs and 0.5 meters earlier than the Karoq with a warm system. In return, the Skoda knows how to implement steering corrections more bindingly and with better feedback.
The Karoq springs softer
When it comes to secondary roads that have not been patched for a long time, the two compact SUVs that have been refined with adaptive chassis reveal a pleasantly soft attitude. However, the soft suspension of the Skoda swallows nasty road errors even more casually, albeit with clearly noticeable body movements.