Renault Captur MK2 vs Skoda Kamiq MK1

Renault Captur

MK2 · 2019 – 2026

The second Captur (MK2), on the CMF-B platform with E-Tech hybrids.

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 MK2 for the roomier, modern Captur with E-Tech hybrids and the flexible rear bench.

Best engine: The 1.0 TCe (petrol) or E-Tech 140/145 (hybrid).

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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

1.0 TCe 100 · Petrol vs 1.0 TSI 110 · Petrol

	Renault Captur	Skoda Kamiq
Power	100 hp	110 hp Winner
Torque	160 Nm	200 Nm Winner
0–100 km/h	13,0 s	10,0 s Winner
Top speed	178 km/h	193 km/h Winner
Power-to-weight	87,7 hp/t	90,9 hp/t Winner
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	115 g/km Winner	123 g/km
Consumption (WLTP)	5,0 L/100km Winner	5,3 L/100km

Dimensions & space

	Renault Captur	Skoda Kamiq
Boot	422 L Winner	400 L
Boot (seats folded)	1.500 L Winner	1.395 L
Wheelbase	2,64 m	2,65 m Winner
Length	4,24 m	4,24 m
Ground clearance	—	18,8 cm
Turning circle	10,9 m	10,8 m Winner
Towing capacity (braked)	1.100 kg	1.200 kg Winner

Powertrain & tech

	Renault Captur	Skoda Kamiq
Platform	CMF-B	MQB-A0 (shared with the VW T-Cross)
Drive	Front-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
Engine family	1.0 TCe · 1.3 TCe · 1.5 Blue dCi · E-Tech 140/145 · E-Tech PHEV 158	1.0 TSI · 1.5 TSI petrol · 1.6 TDI diesel
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed manual · 7-speed DSG
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Euro standard	Euro 6d	Euro 6d
LEZ access	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

Renault Captur

E-Tech hybrid: 12V battery drain
Electrical gremlins and infotainment freezes
1.5 Blue dCi: DPF and AdBlue on short trips

Skoda Kamiq

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

Pros

Renault Captur

Bigger boot than the MK1
Modern E-Tech hybrids available
Keeps the clever sliding rear bench

Skoda Kamiq

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

Cons

Renault Captur

PHEV pricier and heavier
Infotainment can be slow

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 firmer than the first-generation Captur, reducing roll in corners while staying acceptable on normal roads, though the ride can feel firm on larger wheels. The 1.0 TCe and 1.3 TCe feel responsive for daily use; the E-Tech hybrid adds strong low-speed electric assistance and smooth transitions once warm. Manual gearboxes are straightforward, and the EDC dual-clutch is smooth at speed but can hesitate at low speeds. Overall a competent, easy compact crossover 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.