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.

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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.

The difference in Ground clearance between first generation (1.Generation) from 2017 and last generation (Karoq 1. Generation (1. Facelift)) from 2021 is 0.6cm 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

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Ground clearance: Karoq vs. other models by Skoda
Variant nameGround clearance
Octavia RS Combi 129 mm
Octavia RS Limousine 129 mm
Superb Limousine 136 mm
Superb Combi 137 mm
Fabia 138 mm
Octavia Combi 142 mm
Octavia Scout 142 mm
Octavia Limousine 143 mm
Superb Scout 151 mm
Scala 152 mm
Karoq 172 mm
Karoq Scout 172 mm
Elroq 186 mm
Kodiaq 187 mm
Enyaq 188 mm
Enyaq RS 188 mm
Enyaq iV 188 mm
Kamiq 188 mm
Kodiaq Scout 191 mm
Enyaq Coupé 194 mm
Enyaq RS Coupé 194 mm
Enyaq iV Coupé 194 mm
Enyaq iV RS Coupé 194 mm
Kodiaq RS 197 mm
1. Octavia RS Combi 129 mm
2. Octavia RS Limousine 129 mm
3. Superb Limousine 136 mm
4. Superb Combi 137 mm
5. Fabia 138 mm
6. Octavia Combi 142 mm
7. Octavia Scout 142 mm
8. Octavia Limousine 143 mm
9. Superb Scout 151 mm
10. Scala 152 mm
11. Karoq 172 mm
12. Karoq Scout 172 mm
13. Elroq 186 mm
14. Kodiaq 187 mm
15. Enyaq 188 mm
16. Enyaq RS 188 mm
17. Enyaq iV 188 mm
18. Kamiq 188 mm
19. Kodiaq Scout 191 mm
20. Enyaq Coupé 194 mm
21. Enyaq RS Coupé 194 mm
22. Enyaq iV Coupé 194 mm
23. Enyaq iV RS Coupé 194 mm
24. Kodiaq RS 197 mm

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

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Ground clearance: Skoda Karoq vs. similar cars
Car modelGround clearance
Citroen C5 Aircross 2022230 mm
Jeep Avenger 2023210 mm
Dacia Duster 2024209 mm
KGM Actyon 2025206 mm
Volvo XC40 2022205 mm
SsangYong Torres 2023195 mm
Skoda Kodiaq 2017191 mm
VW T-Cross 2024190 mm
Skoda Kamiq 2024188 mm
Opel Grandland 2022188 mm
SsangYong Tivoli 2019178 mm
Mazda CX-30 2019175 mm
Suzuki S-Cross 2022175 mm
KIA XCeed 2022172 mm
Renault Austral 2022170 mm
Skoda Karoq 2021169 mm
Jeep Renegade 2018166 mm
Hyundai Bayon 2024165 mm
KIA Stonic 2017165 mm
VW T-Roc 2022161 mm
Toyota C-HR 2019154 mm
MINI Countryman 2010149 mm
1. Citroen C5 Aircross 2022 230 mm
2. Jeep Avenger 2023 210 mm
3. Dacia Duster 2024 209 mm
4. KGM Actyon 2025 206 mm
5. Volvo XC40 2022 205 mm
6. SsangYong Torres 2023 195 mm
7. Skoda Kodiaq 2017 191 mm
8. VW T-Cross 2024 190 mm
9. Skoda Kamiq 2024 188 mm
10. Opel Grandland 2022 188 mm
11. SsangYong Tivoli 2019 178 mm
12. Mazda CX-30 2019 175 mm
13. Suzuki S-Cross 2022 175 mm
14. KIA XCeed 2022 172 mm
15. Renault Austral 2022 170 mm
16. Skoda Karoq 2021 169 mm
17. Jeep Renegade 2018 166 mm
18. Hyundai Bayon 2024 165 mm
19. KIA Stonic 2017 165 mm
20. VW T-Roc 2022 161 mm
21. Toyota C-HR 2019 154 mm
22. MINI Countryman 2010 149 mm

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