Skoda Karoq vs Jeep Renegade
What's the difference?

Skoda Karoq

$24,990 - $49,990

2024 price

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Jeep Renegade

$6,999 - $16,999

2016 price

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Summary

2024 Skoda Karoq

2016 Jeep Renegade

By James Cleary

By Peter Anderson

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo 4, 1.4L

Inline 4, 2.4L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Fuel Efficiency

6.5L/100km (combined)

7.5L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Refinement
Value
Practicality

Tonka tough
Lots of standard inclusions
Looks the part

Dislikes

Dated interior
Non-linear power delivery
Needs premium unleaded

Iffy entertainment software
Naff interior
Vague steering

2024 Skoda Karoq Summary

Typically appealing to those seeking quality engineering and tech without feeling the need to make a boastful badge statement, Skoda is a low-key, ultra-confident brand.

On sale here since 2018, the Skoda Karoq is a comparatively small fish in one of the most hotly contested segments in the Australian new-car market, namely medium SUVs, the leading trio consisting of the Toyota RAV4, Nissan X-Trail and Mitsubishi Outlander.

To increase its appeal against these and other high-profile contenders Skoda Australia has introduced a new entry-level Karoq designed to hit the Goldilocks zone between attractive standard specification and sharp pricing. CarsGuide was invited to its local launch.

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2016 Jeep Renegade Summary

Jeep's Renegade might be late to the mini-SUV party but it comes with a pretty impressive back catalogue to suggest that this is a SUV that can cash the cheques its name can write.

The top of the range Trailhawk can write even bigger cheques than the lower models, bringing with it a range of off-road tech toys to let you really get down and dirty.

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Deep dive comparison

2024 Skoda Karoq 2016 Jeep Renegade

Verdict

This new entry-level Karoq gives the already accomplished mid-size SUV an even sharper value-for-money edge. On top of that it's space efficient, hugely practical and economical. Safety's up to speed, the ownership package is solid and it's a quiet, refined drive. Before joining the RAV4 queue, we'd suggest giving this Skoda some serious thought.

Note: CarsGuide attended this event as a guest of the manufacturer, with accommodation and meals provided.

Verdict

Rugged, dependable and good off-road are the most obvious qualities of the Trailhawk. It stands out from the rest of the mini-SUVs by being able to do the S and the U with plenty of vigour.

It's just a shame that its on-road manners can't match that of its big brother, the Cherokee. Unless you're planning on proper off-roading, the Trailhawk might not be quite what you're looking for.

Skoda Karoq vs Jeep Renegade What's the difference?

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Skoda Karoq vs Jeep Renegade
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