Peugeot 2008 A94 vs Skoda Kamiq MK1

Peugeot 2008
A94 · 2013 – 2019
The first 2008 (A94), a subcompact crossover on PF1.

Skoda Kamiq
MK1 · 2019 – 2026
The Kamiq (MK1), on the MQB-A0 platform.
Peugeot 2008
Pick the A94 for an affordable early 2008 with a roomy boot for its class.
Skoda Kamiq
Pick the MK1 for a roomy, affordable city SUV with a sweet 1.0 TSI.
Performance
1.2 PureTech 110 · Petrol vs 1.0 TSI 110 · Petrol
| Peugeot 2008 | Skoda Kamiq | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
110 hp
|
110 hp
|
| Torque |
205 Nm
Winner
|
200 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
10,9 s
|
10,0 s
Winner
|
| Top speed |
186 km/h
|
193 km/h
Winner
|
| Power-to-weight |
101,9 hp/t
Winner
|
90,9 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
108 g/km
Winner
|
123 g/km
|
| Consumption (WLTP) |
4,9 L/100km
Winner
|
5,3 L/100km
|
Dimensions & space
| Peugeot 2008 | Skoda Kamiq | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
410 L
Winner
|
400 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.200 L
|
1.395 L
Winner
|
| Wheelbase |
2,54 m
|
2,65 m
Winner
|
| Length |
4,16 m
|
4,24 m
|
| Ground clearance |
—
|
18,8 cm
|
| Turning circle |
10,4 m
Winner
|
10,8 m
|
| Towing capacity (braked) |
1.150 kg
|
1.200 kg
Winner
|
Powertrain & tech
| Peugeot 2008 | Skoda Kamiq | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | PF1 | MQB-A0 (shared with the VW T-Cross) |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine family | 1.2 PureTech · 1.6 VTi petrol · 1.4/1.5/1.6 HDi/BlueHDi diesel | 1.0 TSI · 1.5 TSI petrol · 1.6 TDI diesel |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual · 7-speed DSG |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Euro standard | Euro 6 | Euro 6d |
| LEZ access | Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation) | Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation) |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
- 1.2 PureTech: wet timing belt
- HDi: DPF/EGR and turbo at high mileage
- Early electrical gremlins and suspension wear
- 1.0 TSI: timing belt on interval
- DSG: jerkiness at low speed
- Electrical gremlins
Pros
- Raised driving position and good visibility
- Affordable with a large used supply
- Compact and agile
- Roomy boot for its class
- High seating position and good visibility
- Affordable and economical
Cons
- 1.2 PureTech carries the wet belt
- Boot smaller than larger SUVs
- Sparse base equipment
- Not focused on sharp dynamics
- Interior with hard plastics
Driving experience
Peugeot 2008
The A94 is a 208 on tiptoes, and it drives with the same light, easy manners. Built on the PF1 bones shared with the 208, it keeps mass down, so the front axle turns in keenly and the raised body adds visibility without making the ride busy. The high-set driving position makes it feel secure and easy to place in town, while most versions ride on a comfort-tuned rear that copes well with broken tarmac. The 1.2 PureTech is lively, the 1.6 BlueHDi is frugal and relaxed, and the EAT6 automatic shifts without fuss. It is a nimble, easy subcompact crossover, not a sporty one.
Skoda Kamiq
Composed and secure for a small SUV of its era, with light steering that suits urban and motorway driving. The ride is comfortable on standard wheels, and body roll is present yet managed. Petrol engines deliver responsive low-end performance for daily use. It prioritises comfort and ease of use over sharp dynamics, with good visibility.
Belgian taxes & LEZ