Skoda Kamiq MK1 vs Volkswagen T-Roc A11

Skoda Kamiq

MK1 · 2019 – 2026

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

Volkswagen T-Roc

A11 · 2017 – 2025

The first-generation T-Roc (A11), on the MQB A1 platform.

First car

Second car

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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Pick this one if…

Volkswagen T-Roc

Pick the T-Roc for a bold crossover look with an elevated seat and city-friendly dimensions.

Best engine: The 1.5 TSI (150 hp) — the sweet spot.

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Performance

1.0 TSI 110 · Petrol vs 1.5 TSI 150 · Petrol

	Skoda Kamiq	Volkswagen T-Roc
Power	110 hp	150 hp Winner
Torque	200 Nm	250 Nm Winner
0–100 km/h	10,0 s	8,5 s Winner
Top speed	193 km/h	205 km/h Winner
Power-to-weight	90,9 hp/t	118,6 hp/t Winner
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	123 g/km Winner	128 g/km
Consumption (WLTP)	5,3 L/100km Winner	5,6 L/100km

Dimensions & space

	Skoda Kamiq	Volkswagen T-Roc
Boot	400 L	445 L Winner
Boot (seats folded)	1.395 L Winner	1.290 L
Wheelbase	2,65 m Winner	2,59 m
Length	4,24 m	4,23 m
Ground clearance	18,8 cm	16,1 cm
Turning circle	10,8 m Winner	10,9 m
Towing capacity (braked)	1.200 kg	1.800 kg Winner

Powertrain & tech

	Skoda Kamiq	Volkswagen T-Roc
Platform	MQB-A0 (shared with the VW T-Cross)	MQB A1 (transverse)
Drive	Front-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive
Engine family	1.0 TSI · 1.5 TSI petrol · 1.6 TDI diesel	EA211 1.0/1.5 TSI · EA888 2.0 TSI (R) · EA288 1.6/2.0 TDI
Transmission	6-speed manual · 7-speed DSG	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

Skoda Kamiq

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

Volkswagen T-Roc

Electronic parking-brake and software recalls (pre-facelift)
Infotainment glitches on early cars
Cabriolet: roof mechanism/water ingress at high mileage

Pros

Skoda Kamiq

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

Volkswagen T-Roc

Customisable design with optional contrasting roof
Facelift (2022) brought modernised lights and interior
Strong driver-assistance suite (IQ.DRIVE)

Cons

Skoda Kamiq

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

Volkswagen T-Roc

Pre-facelift interior (2017–2021) looks simpler
Cabriolet: smaller boot and higher weight

Driving experience

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.

Volkswagen T-Roc

Easy, comfortable and a little more involving than most crossovers. The T-Roc steers accurately with decent weighting, rides well enough, and handles tidily for a car of its height, with the 2.0 TSI R version adding genuine pace. Front-drive is the default; 4MOTION adds traction in poor conditions. The 1.5 TSI is the sensible pick — smooth and efficient — the 2.0 TDI is the distance choice, and the 1.0 TSI is adequate for town work. The DSG is smooth; the manual is light. It is a well-rounded compact crossover that feels closer to a Golf than its tall body suggests.