Comparison - Buick Encore Sport Touring 2018 - vs - Skoda Karoq 4×4 2018

General

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Also called:

Opel Mokka,Bitter Mokka,Vauxhall Mokka

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Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
27,065
Updated: 
15 Feb 2018
£
22,600
Updated: 
27 Sep 2018
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
Four Wheel Drive
Year: 
2018
2018
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
6-speed Shiftable Automatic
7-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
14.00gals
13.20gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Black Cherry Metallic/Black Carbon Metallic
#5E283F
Coastal Blue Metallic/Black Carbon Metallic
#006DAD
Graphite Gray Metallic/Black Carbon Metallic
#454948
Ebony Twilight Metallic/Black Carbon Metallic
#090909
Quicksilver Metallic/Black Carbon Metallic
#DADEDD
River Rock Metallic/Black Carbon Metallic
#906240
Summit White/Black Carbon Metallic
#FFFFFF
White Frost Tricoat/Satin Nickel Metallic
#DDE0DB
Winterberry Red Metallic/Black Carbon Metallic
#7B2029
Color: 
ENERGY BLUE
#2C4151
CANDY WHITE
#F0F4F4
METEOR GREY
#AAB1B1
VELVET RED
#FF0000
EMERALD GREEN
#005A00
Cappuccino Beige Metallic
#857E76
magnetic brown metallic
#32150D
Quertz Grey Metallic
#474144

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The 2018 Buick Encore ranked #3 in Subcompact SUVs. Currently the Buick Encore has a score of 8.2 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 41 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Nice interior with lots of standard features
User-friendly infotainment system
Nimble handling
Excellent predicted reliability

Cons
Underpowered base engine
Higher base price than rivals

By: 
usnews.com

Its interior is comfortable, well designed, and more premium than most of its rivals, but it never quite reaches full-luxury levels of comfort.An ionizing interior air cleaner enhances the Encore’s climate-control system, HD radio joins the list of features in the infotainment arena, and last year’s gas cap is ditched in favor of a capless fuel-filling system. A coppery-gold hue called Coppertino Metallic is also new for 2018.

Pros
Intuitive and holistic infotainment suite,
premium interior,
comfortable ride.

Cons
Disappointing fuel economy,
slightly gawky proportions,
limited active safety features.

By: 
caranddriver.com

The 2018 Buick Encore does the pint-size crossover thing well, although it lacks some safety tech and gets pricey with options.

Pros
Refined interior
Pint-sized dimensions
Good ride quality
Attractive styling inside and out

Cons
Cramped inside
Underpowered base engine
Pricey with options
Lacks some safety tech

By: 
thecarconnection.com

Skoda’s smallest SUV is a comfortable, class-leading family car.

PROS
Very comfortable
Seriously practical
Generous standard kit
Finance offers are very competitive

CONS
Not as sharp to drive as some rivals
1.0-litre petrol engine struggles on motorways
Lack of super-low-emissions engine
Looks very similar to larger Kodiaq

By: 
parkers.co.uk

The Karoq is an accomplished crossover that will slot effortlessly into family life. It’s practical, comfortable, and packed with clever touches inside and out.

Pros
Roomy interior
Generously equipped
Cheaper than a Tiguan

Cons
Not as engaging to drive as rivals
DSG gearbox isn't the best
Less characterful than its predecessor, the Yeti

By: 
carkeys.co.uk

The Skoda Karoq is a spacious family car with a big boot. It’s easy to drive and comfortable – so long as you avoid the big wheels – but Edition models are expensive

Pros
Very practical
Solid build quality
Comfortable with smaller wheels

Cons
Big wheels amplify bumps
The 115hp petrol’s underpowered
Top-of-the-range model is expensive

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
24.00mpg
35.60mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
30.00mpg
48.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
1.40L
1.50L
Torque: 
148ft-lbs
at 1 850rpm
184ft-lbs
at 3 500rpm
Horsepower: 
138hp
at 4 900rpm
147hp
at 6 000rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
36.70Feet
33.40Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
no
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Leather Steering Wheel
Keyless Ignition
Airbag Deployment Notification
Emergency Service
Air Conditioning
12V socket in boot
Boot package (2 folding hooks and nets)
Pollen filter
Storage on wheel cover
Four foldable roof handles, with clothes hooks rear
Pen holder
Ice scraper
Level indicator

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
168.40in
172.50in
Width: 
69.90in
72.40in
Height: 
65.30in
63.10in
Ground Clearance: 
6.20in
Front Track: 
60.60in
62.00in
Rear Track: 
60.60in
60.60in
Wheel Base: 
100.60in
103.80in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
39.60
40.10
Rear Head Room: 
38.80
40.10
Front Leg Room: 
40.80in
Rear leg room: 
35.80in
Front Hip Room: 
51.70in
Front Shoulder Room: 
54.20in
58.50in
Rear Hip Room: 
50.10in
Rear Shoulder room: 
52.60in
57.10in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
48.40cu.ft
57.50cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1016lbs
1455lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
18.80cu.ft
18.30cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
22.00degrees
18.40degrees
Angle of Departure: 
27.00degrees
18.70degrees
Curb Weight: 
3237.00lbs
3084.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
yes
More Instruments: 
Glovebox (illuminated and cooled)
Removable LED torch in the boot
Cargo elements in boot
Storage box in upper central dashboard - closed
Boot package

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
4 One-Touch Power Windows
Heated Mirrors
Hands-Free Entry
power steering

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
2-Way Manual Driver Seat Adjustments
6 -way power driver seat
4-Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment
Height adjustable driver seat
Leatherette/Cloth
Bucket front seats
Fold flat passenger seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
6 -way power passenger seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Fabric upholstery
Height adjustable driver and passenger seat
Small leather package
Lumbar support for front seats
Two reading lights front (for driver and passenger
Small "bags" on inside of front seats
Foldable table on front seat backrests
Rear Seats Features: 
Split-folding rear seatback
Rear ventilation ducts
Folding with storage center armrest
Folding center armrest
Reading lights rear
Chrome interior door handles

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front stabilizer bar
Independent type McPherson
Rear Suspension: 
rear stabilizer bar
four-link rear axle
Suspension Info: 
Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Turn signal in mirrors
Leather steering wheel
DUAL-ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL
Automatic headlight contro
Light assistant (including coming home, leaving home and tunnel light)
Umbrella under passenger seat

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
3 Months of provided satellite radio service
Speed sensitive volume control
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
6 total speakers
USB Connection
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto and MirrorLink
WLAN hotspot
9.2 inch touchscreens with colour graphic display
Smart link
Wifi
Usb port

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Roof rack
Intermittent rear wiper
Privacy glass
Variable intermittent rain sensing wipers
Black roof rails
Electrically adjustable, heated and foldable door mirrors with auto dimming and boarding spots
Body coloured door mirrors and handles
Privacy glass
Halogen headlights with LED daytime running lights
Front fog lights
Rear LED lights (low functionality)
Third brake light
Heatable rear windscreen
Front windshield wiper Aero incl. front wiper-speed switch with frequency selector
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
18 x 7.0-In.
17"
Wheels more: 
Inside mounted spare tire
Temporary spare tire
All season tires
Painted Alloy Wheels
Wheel bolts with anti-theft protection
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
215.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R18
Width: 
215.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R17

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated front disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
solid rear disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Turn Signal Mirrors
Emergency Service*
Rear center 3-point belt
Dual front and dual rear side-mounted airbags
Airbag Deployment Notification*
Post-collision safety system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Blind Spot Detect
Lane Assist
parking assistant
Front Assist with predictive pedestrian protection
traffic-jam assistant
Seat belt reminder for all seats
Seat belt signalisation
Seat belt pre-tensioner
Three three-point seat belts rear
Front assist radar scanning of the space in front of the car, automatic braking
Pedestrian monitor
Automatic fuel cut off in case of crash
Automatic door unlocking in case of crash
Tyre repair kit
Driver fatigue sensor
Safety Reflectors on front doors
Warning triangle in boot
ESC (incl. ABS+MSR+ASR+EDS+HBA+DSR+RBS+MKB)

Options

Packages: 
Buick Interior Protection Package
Active Package
Road Trip Package
Safety Package
Exterior Options: 
Accessory Carrier Hitch
Front License Plate Bracket
Roof Rack Cross Rails
Power Glass Moonroof
Front License Plate Bracket
Splash Guards
Interior Options: 
All-Weather Floor Mats
Front Footwell and Cup Holder Lighting Kit
Custom Molded Cargo Tray
Intellilink Audio System w/Color Touch Navigation
Cargo Mat
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control
Bose Premium 7-Speaker Audio System
Premium All-Weather Floor Liners
Cargo Net

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Ebony, leatherette/cloth
#1E1E1E
Color: 
Black upholstery with red seams
#595959