Skoda Kamiq vs Volkswagen Taigo

Skoda Kamiq

Skoda’s compact city SUV.

Volkswagen Taigo

Volkswagen’s compact coupé crossover.

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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 Taigo

Pick the Taigo for a stylish coupé crossover with low running costs and city-friendly dimensions.

Best engine: The 1.0 TSI (110 hp) or 1.5 TSI (150 hp).

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Performance

1.0 TSI 110 · Petrol vs 1.0 TSI 110 · Petrol

	Skoda Kamiq	Volkswagen Taigo
Power	110 hp	110 hp
Torque	200 Nm	200 Nm
0–100 km/h	10,0 s Winner	10,5 s
Top speed	193 km/h Winner	191 km/h
Power-to-weight	90,9 hp/t	93,6 hp/t Winner
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	123 g/km	123 g/km
Consumption (WLTP)	5,3 L/100km Winner	5,4 L/100km

Dimensions & space

	Skoda Kamiq	Volkswagen Taigo
Boot	400 L	440 L Winner
Boot (seats folded)	1.395 L Winner	1.222 L
Wheelbase	2,65 m Winner	2,57 m
Length	4,24 m	4,27 m
Width	1,79 m	1,76 m
Height	1,53 m	1,49 m
Seats	5	5

Powertrain & tech

	Skoda Kamiq	Volkswagen Taigo
Platform	MQB-A0 (shared with the VW T-Cross)	MQB A0 (transverse, shared with the Polo/T-Cross)
Drive	Front-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
Engine family	1.0 TSI · 1.5 TSI petrol · 1.6 TDI diesel	EA211 1.0 TSI · EA211 Evo 1.5 TSI
Fuel	Petrol · Diesel	Petrol
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 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 Taigo

DQ200 DSG shift quality (dry clutch)
Infotainment glitches on early cars
Plastic water pump/thermostat module

Pros

Skoda Kamiq

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

Volkswagen Taigo

Coupé design stands apart from the T-Cross
Thrifty 1.0 TSI engines with low CO2
Compact and agile in town

Cons

Skoda Kamiq

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

Volkswagen Taigo

Less rear headroom due to the sloping roof
No all-wheel drive available

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.