2020 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium vs 2025 Skoda Karoq 1.4 TSI Essence
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
Subaru Forester vs Skoda Karoq, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceSubaru Forester: AED 97,075Skoda Karoq: AED 97,200Subaru Forester is AED 125 cheaper.
- PowerSubaru Forester: 168 hpSkoda Karoq: 150 hpSubaru Forester makes 18 hp more.
- TorqueSubaru Forester: 235 NmSkoda Karoq: 250 NmSkoda Karoq makes 15 Nm more.
- Fuel economySubaru Forester: 11.8 km/LSkoda Karoq: 16.6 km/LSkoda Karoq goes 4.8 km further per litre.
- LengthSubaru Forester: 4595 mmSkoda Karoq: 4382 mmSubaru Forester is 213 mm longer.
- SeatingSubaru Forester: 5 SeaterSkoda Karoq: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
- Boot spaceSubaru Forester: 974 LSkoda Karoq: 512 LSubaru Forester carries 462 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: Subaru Forester or Skoda Karoq?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Subaru Forester is AED 125 cheaper. Subaru Forester makes 18 hp more. Skoda Karoq goes 4.8 km further per litre. Both seat the same number. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
Subaru
Forester 2.5i Premium
AED 97,075*
Skoda
Karoq 1.4 TSI Essence
AED 97,200*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
4
2500
168
235
Petrol
4.0
1400
150
250
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
4
4.0
Displacement (cc)
2500
1400
Power (hp)
168
150
Peak Torque (Nm)
235
250
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
All Wheel Drive
Automatic
-
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
7-speed
Drive
All Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
-
7-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
60
11.8
50
16.6
Fuel Tank Size (L)
60
50
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
11.8
16.6
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
9.9
196
8.6
180
0 to 100 (s)
9.9
8.6
Top Speed (km/h)
196
180
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Motor Type
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-
No. of Motors
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-
Battery Capacity (kWh)
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-
Charging Time
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-
Battery Warranty
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-
Range (km)
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Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
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-
4595
1796
1686
2640
-
-
-
974
-
5
4382
1841
1603
2638
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-
-
512
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
-
5
Length (mm)
4595
4382
Width (mm)
1796
1841
Height (mm)
1686
1603
Wheelbase (mm)
2640
2638
Weight (kg)
-
-
Front Tyres
-
-
Rear Tyres
-
-
Cargo Space (L)
974
512
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
5 Seater
5 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
5 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Disc
Disc
-
Disc
Disc
Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
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ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist