Skoda Kamiq vs Volkswagen T-Roc

Skoda Kamiq

Skoda’s compact city SUV.

Volkswagen T-Roc

Volkswagen’s compact crossover 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-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) or 2.0 TDI (150 hp).

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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
Width	1,79 m	1,82 m
Height	1,53 m	1,57 m
Seats	5	5

Powertrain & tech

	Skoda Kamiq	Volkswagen T-Roc
Platform	MQB-A0 (shared with the VW T-Cross)	MQB A1 (transverse, shared with the Audi Q2)
Drive	Front-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive
Engine family	1.0 TSI · 1.5 TSI petrol · 1.6 TDI diesel	EA211/EA211 Evo petrol · EA888 petrol · EA288 diesel
Fuel	Petrol · Diesel	Petrol · Diesel
Transmission	5/6-speed manual · 7-speed DSG automatic	6-speed manual · 7-speed DSG
Euro standard	Euro 6d	Euro 6 (early) · Euro 6d (later)
LEZ access	Euro 6 petrol/diesel allowed in the LEZ	Euro 6 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-Roc

DSG shift quality or fluid-service neglect
1.5 TSI cold-start hesitation/"kangarooing" (early)
AdBlue/DPF on diesels (short trips)

Pros

Skoda Kamiq

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

Volkswagen T-Roc

Elevated seating and a usable boot
Agile and compact in town
Wide, efficient TSI/TDI range

Cons

Skoda Kamiq

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

Volkswagen T-Roc

Smaller boot on 4MOTION versions (~392 l)
Harder interior plastics

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.