Skoda Kamiq vs Volkswagen T-Cross

Skoda Kamiq

Skoda’s compact city SUV.

Volkswagen T-Cross

Volkswagen’s compact urban SUV.

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Pick this one if…

Skoda Kamiq

Pick the Kamiq for a manoeuvrable, affordable city SUV with a high seating position and good visibility — with the 1.0 TSI 110 as the best choice.

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

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Pick this one if…

Volkswagen T-Cross

Pick the T-Cross for an agile urban SUV with a high seat, clever interior packaging and low running costs.

Best engine: The 1.0 TSI (115 hp).

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Performance

1.0 TSI 110 · Petrol vs 1.0 TSI 115 · Petrol

	Skoda Kamiq	Volkswagen T-Cross
Power	110 hp	115 hp Winner
Torque	200 Nm	200 Nm
0–100 km/h	10,0 s	10,0 s
Top speed	193 km/h	193 km/h
Power-to-weight	90,9 hp/t	96,6 hp/t Winner
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	123 g/km	120 g/km Winner
Consumption (WLTP)	5,3 L/100km	5,3 L/100km

Dimensions & space

	Skoda Kamiq	Volkswagen T-Cross
Boot	400 L	455 L Winner
Boot (seats folded)	1.395 L Winner	1.281 L
Wheelbase	2,65 m Winner	2,55 m
Length	4,24 m	4,14 m
Width	1,79 m	1,76 m
Height	1,53 m	1,57 m
Seats	5	5

Powertrain & tech

	Skoda Kamiq	Volkswagen T-Cross
Platform	MQB-A0 (shared with the VW T-Cross)	MQB A0 (transverse, shared with the Polo/Taigo)
Drive	Front-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
Engine family	1.0 TSI · 1.5 TSI petrol · 1.6 TDI diesel	EA211/EA211 evo 1.0/1.5 TSI · EA288 1.6 TDI
Fuel	Petrol · Diesel	Petrol · Diesel
Transmission	5/6-speed manual · 7-speed DSG automatic	5/6-speed manual · 7-speed DSG
Euro standard	Euro 6d	Euro 6d (all engines)
LEZ access	Euro 6 petrol/diesel allowed in the LEZ	Euro 6d petrol/diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent)

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

Skoda Kamiq

1.0 TSI needs interval servicing (belt)
DSG can feel jerky at low speed
Electronics can glitch

Volkswagen T-Cross

DQ200 DSG shift quality (dry clutch)
Timing belt + water pump (EA211)
Infotainment glitches on early cars

Pros

Skoda Kamiq

Manoeuvrable size with a high seating position
Roomy boot for a city SUV
Economical, smooth TSI engines

Volkswagen T-Cross

High seating position and good visibility
Flexible sliding rear bench
Thrifty 1.0 TSI engines with low CO2

Cons

Skoda Kamiq

Not a sporty driver’s car
Sparse base equipment
Interior with hard plastics

Volkswagen T-Cross

Rear bench tight for three adults
Pre-facelift interior plainer

Driving experience

Skoda Kamiq

As a model line, the Kamiq is a manoeuvrable, comfortable city SUV. The steering is light and the chassis controls imperfections neatly, keeping it composed in town and on twisty roads. It feels agile and easy to see out of, with a confidence-inspiring high seating position. The TSI engines are smooth and economical, though you should not expect sporty performance. Above all it is a safe, predictable and easy-to-drive SUV for daily use.