Skoda Karoq vs Volkswagen T-Roc | Comparison | OVERDRIVE
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- The Volkswagen T-Roc and Skoda Karoq - both are specced for Europe but imported into India, available in limited quantities, and priced rather well! So if you are looking beyond the mainstream crop and planning to get one of these, which one should you choose? Let us help you decide with this comparative review!
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Finally Overdrive appreciating germans rather than Koreans. That comment on Build Quality and Paint quality was very rare from any reviewers.
For 5 Lakhs extra of Skoda Karoq over VW T-Roc, you get:
1. Bigger car with more space and 200mm ground clearance (same as XUV 500) Troc has just 170mm GC.
2. Dual tone beige and black interiors like Superb L&K or Kodiaq (VW has all black, which IMO makes the already small cabin of Troc feel even smaller)
3. 10 colour Ambient cabin lighting
4. 4 way Electric lumbar in driver seats: helpful for people with lower back issues like my dad (Troc has only 2 way adjustable manual lumbar support)
5. Way Bigger panaromic sunroof and boot space in Karoq
6. Electric drivers seat with memory function
7. Auto dimming outside rear view mirrors with memory function
8. iBuzzer and fatigue alert system
9. 8 speakers & 9 airbags (Troc has only 6 speakers and 6 airbags)
10. Navigation with live traffic updates built in (Navigation comes in virtual cockpit as well, not in Troc)
11. Cruise control (surprising miss in Troc)
12. Full LED Fog lamp projectors (Troc has halogen reflectors)
13. Skoda's simply clever things like clever arm rest storage management, boot storage management, in car dustbin, ticket holder, umbrella under front seats, AC vents under the seats, rear camera washer, etc.
14. Better built interiors in Karoq with soft touch materials (same quality as superb & Kodiaq). Troc has hard plastic on Dash and doors (like polo, vento).
If you can extend your budget, definitely buy the Karoq.
Non-European Alternatives depending on your needs:
1. For space: Harrier, Tucson
2. For 4x4: Tucson GLS 4x4, Compass Trailhawk
3. For Value: Creta/Seltos
4. The 7 seater options: XUV 500, Crysta, Hexa (I don’t recommend MG Hector because it’s owned buy a Chinese brand).
Germans are drivers car more than anything else. It’s more of a heart’s decision rather than the mind’s.
Safety, tank like build, planted ride, driving dynamics, performance (DSG + TSI) & confidence inspiring brake + steering combo all contributes in a superior package IMO.
But I agree they aren’t the cheapest or the “most bang for the buck” (like for eg. the Koreans).
Also they don’t offer good “price to size” ratio (just add 5L more in Karoq and get a full size endy/fortuner 4x2 if size is required).
But then again, nothing comes close in terms of making you feel special & happy when you drive these Beauties, so my pick will be Karoq among the all!
Extremely well pointed buddy!
However, i feel that the Harrier seems to be a lot more stylish (especially the Dark Edition with the all black exteriors!), spacious and equally safe with a solid build. Overall, in my opinion it is an accomplished product for a relatively fair price. An all rounder in this Crossover SUV space.
Bomma Reddy Brijendra Reddy yes but harrier doesn’t have similar features or performance which Europeans offer nor does it have that body control/dynamics. But overall it’s a good product for the price. My neighbour has a harrier and I have driven it quite a bit, you can see some finishing issues like sharp edges and panel gaps also. This I think is not acceptable in a 23L rs car
@@parthoomphy7214 I agree with that.
Last pointon mg🔥👍
i own a tiguan. these engines make u smile whenever you drive. i know they cost a bomb but after that bad day at office a smile on your face while driving this machines is priceless. VW service has improved leaps & bounds. No issues of getting spares
I own a tiguan and too. Amazing car never regretted that decision. Spares , u can get them but they still take time as compared to other brands.
When compared to such segments I feel ford endeavour serves the best
@@vamshielligaer2214 yeah right, one of the most ugly cars rn lmao
How many litre engine
I’ve drive both Hyundai n VW for last 10 years.
Would like to say one thing. If u want fuel efficiency go for Korean or Japanese. But if u like driving pleasure go for German.
It’s efficiency vs engineering.
That comment about paint quality is spot on. You park a Hyundai alongside a VW and you will notice the superior paint quality in VW.
I bought a Karoq last year. It's the best all-round car I've ever owned.
Karoq was just lanch in June or July 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@vivk9455 It may have been launched recently where you live but in the UK where I live it went on sale in early 2019.
@@Bobdennell ok I thought you brought skoda karoq last year in indiaa ok broo🙏🙏🙏
VIVEK KL_78 😂😂 bro 🤣🤣
Vivek😂😂😂
ur right!!! the Karoq feels more premium hands down!!! but you've to admit the T ROC looks way better than the Karoq hands down!!! why couldn't VW make the Touareg look more SUVish like the T ROC!!!
A lot of reviews don't mention the difference in features between the cars. For example T-Roc doesn't have cruise or traction control, no electrically adjustable seats, no day night RVM, no memory function seats and no LED fog lamps whereas Karoq has all of these. While Karoq has almost everything it doesn't have hill assist, ventilated seats or gear shift indicators which are all present in T-Roc.
Actually they are from same parent vw group so to distribute the sale equally half of features are in Tiguan and half of them in karoq
T-roc is hatchback but look class
I don't know why Indians don't appreciate VW group of cars,they are tank like beasts!
I can live with their cars for life!
I have a vento and I just can't imagine living without it and I will replace it with a VW group car for sure!
Same Same :) I have a Polo & T-Roc. Sorry but I literally hate other brands for how poorly build they are in terms of fit and finish.
The VW dealerships need to get way more customer-oriented than they are currently.
And I mean "Indian-customer-oriented".
No customer. No money.
One of the best reviews ive seen on these cars thank you.
I bought the t roc as it make sense as it is for my office commute the car is very silent and easy to drive in city condition irrespective of wet or dry. And karoq I didn’t quite like it as it looks like just another Skoda and didn’t have anything different other than the engine and Skoda dealership in Tamil Nadu doesn’t provide you a good customer experience didn’t find it appealing. Thumbs up for t roc
that's gud bro if u r comfortable with this car this car is gud car u get very useful features in this car which really worth u get active cylinder cancellation lane change assist , traction control gud features
Well said!
However, i feel that the Harrier seems to be a lot more stylish (especially the Dark Edition with the all black exteriors!), spacious and equally safe with a solid build. Overall, in my opinion it is an accomplished product for a relatively fair price. An all rounder in this Crossover SUV space.
@@bommareddybrijendrareddy9301 harrier is a good car bro nothing to complain but doesn’t serve my purpose I just want a compact suv and t roc is fine. As it is single person commute. Wouldn’t complain on harrier amazing indian make
@@dhilipkumar9633 That's great 👍 enjoy your new vehicle brother!
@@bommareddybrijendrareddy9301 harrier not giving 7 speed dsg.
I feel the karoq is a car at tiguan (not all space) price range. It sits higher than t roc. And has almost the same price as a normal 5 seat tiguan.
But since the tiguan is not there it’s cool comparing these two. I just wanna say this- exteriors i would simply give the win to t roc no second thoughts , the coupe like design is amazing.
The interior, no second thoughts again, karoq easily wins that one.
T - roc.... Anytime.. Its butch and agility is paramount in my driving dynamic dept.
I own a golf with 2.0 TDI wagon .. 150 ... and my sister has a tiguan 190 4motion ... they both rock.
SKODA Simply Clever.
VOLKSWAGEN Das Auto.
very nicely summed up!!!
Extra 5 lakhs on Karoq is definitely worth it. I will definitely pay extra.
I still believe at this price point karoq should have been given 4 wheel drive system rest every thing is excellent with karoq. I still believe It is expensive at this price point. If they had got diesel and 4 wheel drive at this price no one could have beat karoq in this segment.
what about Jeep compass is also not a worth on this price point interior aesthetic of Jeep compass are not par the price of Jeep compass should be 22 - 23 lakhs not more than that karaoq price justified u get a option of four wheel u don't get in t - rock
@@NishantSharma-cv9ww agreed, Compas has premium pricing. If Karoq had 20lakh ish pricing I would have considered it. Currently, there is no Compact SUV in the Creta price range with a solid build quality and good finish. I want something between Nexon and Harrier (the gap is huge).
Lalit Yadav Skoda Kamiq/VISION IN is coming to compete in that price segment
The troc is just 45 kgs lighter dude.
Great Review Rohit...! 👍🏻
Thank you
T Roc in my opinion!
You mentioned about Yeti. I own an 8 yr old 1.8TSI Yeti and I live in the Middle East. Time to change my car. For long drives how do you feel these two compared to Yeti. Might want the Haldex 4x4 of Yeti too just in case. Do these have? Or to go to Kodiaq?
OverDrive....!!!Thanks for the Video....
Will go with Skoda Karoq...Simply Clever...😎...The Premium feel Looks better...😍
Funny how people nowadays are talking about airy rear interior. While they clearly forgot that when they were kids no sunroof was available, they were happy rolling down the windows now they want the roof to be rolled down too.
What ever reviewers speak go for german cars blindli that's my self experience, the feel, the happiness, that bloody confidence they give, they r awesome man
T-Roc should be badged as luxury hatch and not as SUV. Why badge a small compact car as SUV !! Just because naming it as SUV will get more sale. People who contradict saying some like small SUV they should tell they like Big Hatch backs. It's an insult to SUV category to be small.
Guys how old is your camera? I'm sure phones shoot better videos these days. Great content nonetheless. Better "quality" videos would make it much more fun to watch :)
8:13 Lane keep assist is needed in that auto in the front. Lane keep assist in our country should also whack the driver when the driver when they drive in default between the lanes mode 😀
Please do a Tucson vs Karoq comparison video.
Our collective mistake shrunk GDP by -24%. Avg combined sales of 100 CBU/Month will intumesce India's *Trade Deficit by ₹250 crore/Yr,* Go4 *Made in India.*
That GDP rating is a quarterly figure, in a year that was badly affected by Covid-19 coronavirus; a once in a century event, forced upon us by the Chinese.
When you intend to analyse, analyse it completely.
Karoq is a Q7 in a skoda name,what a beast,premium interior . im gonna buy it next month
not Karoq, the skoda equivalent of Q7 is Kodiaq.
Expected review..!!!🙏
Any information regarding Skoda Karoq manual diesel transmission launch date in india.. please inform as soon as possible...
Santosh Nirjadi Volkswagen groups all upcoming car will be petrol
@Achyuth is right. The VW group in India is moving away from diesels
Yeti is my favourite too.. 😇
I think, the comparison should have been done between tiguan and karoq as per the price range.
Agree
Tguan 40 lak
@@vickyz169 that's Tiguan all space. A standard Tiguan is fir 28l
@@ajankur05 I asked in showroom .. they told me it's 38 lak onroad
@@ajankur05 all space 42
Please review Hyundai Tucson both petrol and diesel.
Karoq please !!
Karoq❤️
I would spend 3-4 lakhs more and get vw tiguan all space then these two cars is better choice
What's your opinion about the new Tucson 2wd new 8 speed auto gearbox...
I’m yet to drive to it
TROC looks much sportier and is indeed when you compare it to Karoq..i can skip those premium interiors for the fun to drive factor and also to me Skoda Karoq looks more like a gentleman SUV not very youthful..i am waiting for TROC to come as CKD when it will be priced atleast 16L-17L which will be the right time to upgrade from Polo TDI..no way germans can be beaten on dynamics and quality front by any koreans in the competition..
Actually they won’t be able to price it at that point with CKD. As I mentioned in the review, there is concession offered to carmakers on up to 2,500 CBUs. With the CKDs they would have to homologate the vehicle and for a low volume product like the T-Roc that would translate to a lot of money.
@@rohit_paradkar Thanks Rohit Sir..disappointed to hear that the price won't come down if it comes as CKD..
Absolutely Yes
@@SunderdeepSingh I know you got your TROC paaji..congrats once again for the beauty
Parent company VW so both share same engine tech.
Minor suggestion: Skip the annoying jump cuts and have a still frame for a few minutes so that we can take a jolly good look at the cars. The jump cuts add no value to this video at all.
Karoq commands higher price over troc because of everything
I will go with the T-Roc. Better looking, better dynamics better priced. The extra bits of Skoda certainly don’t look worth extra 5 Lakhs
OD need a better video editor and director.
Video doesn't have to be an audio podcast.
Both are amazing cars to own and are at a completely different price points to compare.
I like the skoda
Looking at these two, the Compass doesn't feel overpriced now.
The problem of skoda is, they are discontinuing their cars rapidly in INDIA.. for eg, skoda octavia is no more available except rs version.. Skoda kodiaq has been discontinued temporarily.. Plus at a high cost, people are moving towards, benz, bmw & audi..
Well that’s wrong info! Skoda is preparing for the new Octavia, which was scheduled to launch by late 2020, which could now be delayed further due to the pandemic. The Kodiaq is very much on sale but with a 2.0 TSI petrol instead of the previous diesel.
Skoda is launching their BS6 cars which would be in petrol. They r only discontinuing diesel cars. Their petrol cars r on the line
Karoq anyday !
Compass should have joined the duo in comparison
No comparison with germans. Only buy if you need 4x4
Dream to work with VOLKSWAGEN
Kodiaq
How these two vehicles are compared to 2020 Tata Harrier or 2020 Mahindra Thar?
My point of view: between Tata Harrier and Skoda Karoq there's a stiff competition.
But in regards of off-roading or rainy muddy roads Mahindra Thar gets the point.
Honestly, they aren’t comparable. But if you must, then Harrier if you want space, Thar if you want an off-roader with comparatively limited comfort on the street, T-Roc is you want a quick and agile driver’s car, Karoq if you want a premium feeling European crossover with space comparable to a Q3/X1.
Skoda all day
Is Skoda reliable in India now? Planning to buy Karoq but scared of the horror stories..
yes
Same company
Brother you are slimmer and smarter now ❤️
Thank you 🙏🏼
I would like to buy Karoq in India so what’s the price ?
Network 18
i dont understand you all you say Troc is a size of premium hatch back and then u say vehichles like scross and wrv are suv like...! ISNT THIS A CROSSOVER SEGMENT (premium/non premium) why so much confusion!
I own Scross and it's being target of all car channels giving negative reviews,but it's one hell of a car,all premium features at that price is noteworthy
Doctordang my point is not about the car. What I am inferring is that its a crossover segment. And most platform shadow this segment by projecting them suvs/mini suvs/ Premium Large Hatch bags. So my point is a crossover cant be termed as SUV and there is to much shamming about it.
6:01 Who was that???
Looks like there is a road & a passer-by
Karoq is best
Karoq any day
Dear Team OD - Can these vehicles be pitted against the Compass? If yes, based on your experience, how do you think they would fare in the comparo. At least now that we found out that the Karoq is a better buy inspite of the premium price tag, pls pls pls pls do a comparo with the mighty Jeep Compass.... Pls
Excellent compare overdrive ..👍
Way above other pathetic so called car channels
I’m glad you liked our content. Thank you 🙏🏼
But not as good as autocar
For the same price I will buy Innova Top End which will run till both these cars just fell apart.
Chaitanya Gadre Innova is family car with great resale value in market becoz of people like you, other wise its shit to drive and bouncy. Its not Plush agile like Germans. its family and taxi car do not compare with germans macho, they don't make taxi's
Irshad Khwaja yess even I considered to buy innova but I’m glad I didn’t 😂
It will fall apart. Because you shit people doesn't know how to use it.
Karthik C I will prefer the car which makes me happy to drive every km that it last, No matter it last 1L km i will still buy it becoz of driving pleasure. I don't want taxi's to carry people as a driver for 2-4L km. People comparing these cars with innova are taxi driver's who will buy car once in their life time and wants it to survive for 2 decades and later on wants to sell it for good resale value. That sounds so stupid. Like in in movies we have fairly backward audience, similarly we have fairly backward buyers when it comes to cars in indian market. I am driving Polo and rapid since 9-10 years respectively still no issue. Every single KM is still good to drive with confident enough. More than 1.25L km driven becoz i know how to drive them😀
Irshad Khwaja i totally agree
Troc a very big NOOOOO... VW just cheats by offering a car at 25L with hard plastics, spaceless cabin, low ground clearance, manually adjustable driver seat and a more crossover type appearance nd functions... Man it's 25L and at this price point, y to go for a car with all the above bad qualities in it!!! So it's definitely a solid deal to pay that extra 5L and go for Karoq which is such a nice SUV on offer... Atleast drive both the cars, I'm sure Karoq's vehicle dynamics is no less than troc... Anyways, views and interests might differ for individuals... so KAROQ is my definite choice!!!
It’s for the engine man. If you need gadgets, go for a Korean car.
@@nickyrossi4669 as I said views and interests might differ for people... But how can just the best engine compliment a car...? It is a no from me... It's all about the overall package... While buying a SUV for 25-30L price range, I want the best engine, ride quality, nice cabin space, premium feel, better ground clearance, robust built quality, electrically adjustable driver seat with memory functions and definitely a SUV look.. I think all my expectations are included in Karoq and some of them are missing in troc!!! So I'm ready to pay that 5L extra for a better package in karoq...
@@nickyrossi4669 I very well know about the Korean cars and their fancy gadgets... That is not what I expect!!! btw... the topic of comparison is between Karoq and troc... both European companies, same engine, same platform, same gearbox.. then why this korean car topic... The talk is only about which one gives the best package and does that package justify the value for money!!!
Waiting for made in india VW troc , indian can save up to 5lakhs if that happens
VW & skoda shares the same engine platform and specs why the hell is 5lac difference for some cosmetic changes Troc makes some sense of buying
T roc for sure, skoda is asking for too much of a premium for those extra features
It's bigger in size, more spacious, more comfort. What do u expect
SHAAN_ Cr7 Have taken test drive of both space is more no doubt but not a huge difference, And it’s coming around 6 lakh difference between two can buy one more car with that kind of money
@@sajinair5747 In my city, difference is around 6.8 lakhs which i dont think is worth it
Skoda Karoq
I got with Vw
Karoq👍
👍
Why Skoda stopped Kodiaq production?
Coming up with new Bs6 engine options. Apparently, only petrol to be on offer.
Rather I'll wait for Taigun
ताकि कुछ समज आ जाए...
Don’t buy VW, always ABS sensor issues around 4500 to 5500 will cost, past two years same issues happening VW not able to rectify this problem. Every four to six this issue will come up.
No meaning without diesel
Harrier only💪💪💪💪💪
I can understand Skoda is one size bigger, however still I can’t understand 5lkh difference... is the the case Skoda is turning the table on VW...now they want to be premium offering instead of VW when they were in command....
It’s got better interiors and additional features
Y did skoda stop KAROQ imports😒😒🤦🤦🤦....
Beige is a strict no.
Will buy Karoq in 2024. Will keep Honda city for now.
Looking at the price and the value being offered by both cars, it confirms the believe that both the brand's don't understand indian market.
Volkswagen just name is enough
Lol it’s like comparing a donkey to a stallion for real if you can afford it who’s buying the skoda
Skoda have been making awesome cars over the last few years but they have a bad rep they are better off rebadging to another name. Like I said skoda make great cars they really do but they have a huge amount of baggage
Comparing these 2 is like comparing FABIA and POLO.
??
Vw troc looks better than skoda karoq👌👌👌👍😝😎
Price diff. Is huge..of 5 lakhs around..
Its like comparing santro vs vento😂
It's because the Kamiq ( cheaper) directly competes with T Roc
It's not even 5 lakhs. It's way more when you include everything. Easily goes above 6
Both are disguised audi
Neither Karoq nor T Roc..Except having a premium badge name on them , What are the plus point when compared to Seltos or Creta..
Safety, quality, better performance, Stability n many more. Don't compare with shitty creta r seltos.
seltos and creta are crappy toys when compared with any german car
Troc anyday
Beauty is in the eye of the keyholder, but that Karoq is ugly. That grill looks like Hitler's moustache
KAROQ : Only backside is good. Side looks like a - DABBA. Front looks even ugly. !
They have to change the design soon ! Lines are good but exterior is - dabba !
And till the end u will just be that bespectacled Innova owner..lol...these Germans are for serious enthusiasts,Mr.proud Innova owner.
30 lakh for karoq and for petrol
Then what about endeavour and fortuner
Both suits different needs, not everyone wants biggest size or 4x4 ruggedness. Some prefer german build, sophistication, elegance and superior driving dynamics & performance
@@parthoomphy7214
Then karoq will be the least selling car we can say that.
@@singhrock Yeah maybe in India it wont sell, but worldwide it sells way more than compass, creta and the likes.
VAG never plays the number game in India, they know their customer base.
This is coming from an endeavour & Karoq owner
@@parthoomphy7214 strange company is manufacturing car not for sale but for low sale.whatever it is,If anyone is manufacturing any kind of kind of item it is for sale not for execuse n marginal sale
There ultimate aim is profit making
@@singhrock yeah and that's why they are bringing VISION IN/Taigun to compete with creta/seltos in terms of sales. They are "Made of india" cars built on tweaked MQB platform.
But I hope VAG don't hamper the awesome build, safety, dynamics and european feel which VAG cars are known for, just to achieve those numbers (like Koreans have done in India: they have given gimmicky features and space & focused less on basic aspects of a car because they know what sells in India).
T rock rocks
T roc anyday
Isn't the "co-passenger" the driver?
Interior and exterior is karaoq
It's difficult to understand you
You speak so fast sounds like u are speaking in hindi or you wanna finish the video so fast