Renault Captur MK1 vs Skoda Kamiq MK1

Renault Captur

MK1 · 2013 – 2019

The first Captur (MK1), on a modified B platform.

Skoda Kamiq

MK1 · 2019 – 2026

The Kamiq (MK1), on the MQB-A0 platform.

First car

Second car

Pick this one if…

Renault Captur

Pick the MK1 for an affordable, flexible early Captur with a clever sliding rear bench.

Best engine: The 0.9 TCe (petrol) or 1.5 dCi (diesel).

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Pick this one if…

Skoda Kamiq

Pick the MK1 for a roomy, affordable city SUV with a sweet 1.0 TSI.

Best engine: The 1.0 TSI 110 — the sweet spot of the range.

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Performance

0.9 TCe 90 · Petrol vs 1.0 TSI 110 · Petrol

	Renault Captur	Skoda Kamiq
Power	90 hp	110 hp Winner
Torque	135 Nm	200 Nm Winner
0–100 km/h	12,7 s	10,0 s Winner
Top speed	171 km/h	193 km/h Winner
Power-to-weight	83,3 hp/t	90,9 hp/t Winner
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	105 g/km Winner	123 g/km
Consumption (WLTP)	4,7 L/100km Winner	5,3 L/100km

Dimensions & space

	Renault Captur	Skoda Kamiq
Boot	377 L	400 L Winner
Boot (seats folded)	1.235 L	1.395 L Winner
Wheelbase	2,61 m	2,65 m Winner
Length	4,12 m	4,24 m
Ground clearance	—	18,8 cm
Turning circle	10,4 m Winner	10,8 m
Towing capacity (braked)	900 kg	1.200 kg Winner

Powertrain & tech

	Renault Captur	Skoda Kamiq
Platform	B (modified)	MQB-A0 (shared with the VW T-Cross)
Drive	Front-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
Engine family	0.9 TCe · 1.2 TCe · 1.3 TCe · 1.5 dCi	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

Renault Captur

1.2 TCe: timing chain and oil consumption
EDC: jerky shifts at low speed
Electrical gremlins and R-Link freezes

Skoda Kamiq

1.0 TSI: timing belt on interval
DSG: jerkiness at low speed
Electrical gremlins

Pros

Renault Captur

Flexible sliding rear bench
Affordable and plentiful used
Efficient 1.5 dCi diesel

Skoda Kamiq

Roomy boot for its class
High seating position and good visibility
Affordable and economical

Cons

Renault Captur

1.2 TCe carries chain risk
Boot and rear legroom smaller than MK2

Skoda Kamiq

Sparse base equipment
Not focused on sharp dynamics
Interior with hard plastics

Driving experience

Renault Captur

Light and easy to place in town with a reasonably high driving position, helped by light steering that is not especially communicative. Body control is acceptable but the ride is firmer than a conventional supermini, especially on larger wheels. The 0.9 TCe and 1.2 TCe feel responsive for daily use when healthy, while the 1.5 dCi is stronger on the motorway. Manual gearboxes are straightforward; the EDC dual-clutch is smooth at speed but often shows low-speed hesitation or judder. Overall a competent compact crossover of its era rather than a driver's car.

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.