Comparison: Ground clearance Skoda Karoq vs. competitors 2025

The Skoda Karoq, a delightfully modern SUV with all the bells and whistles you'd expect from Skoda, boasts a ground clearance that might just impress you. With the current model sporting a ground clearance of 163 mm, you'll have no trouble navigating those pesky potholes and pesky road obstacles that have become all too familiar to drivers everywhere.

Skoda Karoq - How has the ground clearance changed over the generations?

Since its debut in 2017, the Skoda Karoq has come a long way. The first-generation Karoq (2017-2021) featured a ground clearance of 172 mm, which has since been slightly reduced to the current model's 163 mm. However, even with this small change, the Karoq still maintains a respectable stature when compared to its fellow Skoda siblings and numerous rivals.

Skoda Karoq generations
  • Karoq, Model year 2017 (1.Generation)172 mm
    172
  • Karoq, Model year 2021 (Karoq 1. Generation (1. Facelift))169 mm
    169
The difference in Ground clearance between first generation (1.Generation) from 2017 and last generation (Karoq 1. Generation (1. Facelift)) from 2021 is 0.3cm mm.
The ground clearance of the current generation of Karoq is 169 mm.

The ground clearance compared to other Skoda models

Within the Skoda lineup, the Karoq finds itself comfortably situated between models like the Octavia RS Limousine and Scala with lower ground clearances (129 mm and 149 mm, respectively), and those like the Enyaq iV and Kodiaq with higher ground clearances (187 mm and 199 mm, respectively). All things considered, the Karoq provides a versatile option for drivers seeking that perfect mix of clearance and maneuverability.

Skoda Karoq vs other current cars by Skoda
  • Octavia RS Combi 129 mm
    129
  • Octavia RS Limousine 129 mm
    129
  • Superb Limousine 138 mm
    138
  • Fabia 138 mm
    138
  • Superb Combi 139 mm
    139
  • Scala 152 mm
    152
  • Octavia Combi 158 mm
    158
  • Octavia Limousine 158 mm
    158
  • Karoq 169 mm
    169
  • Elroq 186 mm
    186
  • Enyaq 188 mm
    188
  • Enyaq RS 188 mm
    188
  • Kamiq 188 mm
    188
  • Kodiaq 189 mm
    189
  • Enyaq Coupé 194 mm
    194
  • Enyaq RS Coupé 194 mm
    194
  • Kodiaq RS 194 mm
    194

How does the ground clearance of the Skoda Karoq compare to it's nearest competitors?

When it comes to comparing the Karoq to its nearest rivals, it holds its own quite admirably. For example, the Karoq's ground clearance of 163 mm is just slightly lower than that of the Mazda CX-30 at 175 mm, but significantly higher than the VW T-Roc with a ground clearance of 161 mm. Heading into more off-road territory, the Karoq still maintains its composure with rivals like the Jeep Compass boasting a ground clearance of 198 mm, but bests the KIA Sportage which matches the Karoq at 172 mm. Overall, the Skoda Karoq offers an impressive balance of ground clearance, length, and wheelbase, making it a versatile contender in the highly competitive SUV market.

Skoda Karoq vs. similar cars
  • jeep LogoJeep Avenger 2023230 mm
    230
  • citroen LogoCitroen C5 Aircross 2022230 mm
    230
  • dacia LogoDacia Duster 2024209 mm
    209
  • volvo LogoVolvo XC40 2022205 mm
    205
  • vw LogoVW Tiguan 2007200 mm
    200
  • opel LogoOpel Antara 2006200 mm
    200
  • KGM Torres 2025195 mm
    195
  • citroen LogoCitroen C4 Aircross 2012195 mm
    195
  • vw LogoVW T-Cross 2024190 mm
    190
  • skoda LogoSkoda Kamiq 2024188 mm
    188
  • opel LogoOpel Grandland 2022188 mm
    188
  • skoda LogoSkoda Kodiaq 2017187 mm
    187
  • KGM Tivoli 2025178 mm
    178
  • mazda LogoMazda CX-30 2019175 mm
    175
  • suzuki LogoSuzuki S-Cross 2022175 mm
    175
  • kia LogoKIA XCeed 2022172 mm
    172
  • hyundai LogoHyundai Kona 2017170 mm
    170
  • mitsubishi LogoMitsubishi ASX 2024169 mm
    169
  • skoda LogoSkoda Karoq 2021169 mm
    169
  • jeep LogoJeep Renegade 2018166 mm
    166
  • hyundai LogoHyundai Bayon 2024165 mm
    165
  • kia LogoKIA Stonic 2017165 mm
    165
  • vw LogoVW T-Roc 2022161 mm
    161
  • mini LogoMINI Countryman 2010149 mm
    149

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