Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Small SUV
Infotainment: Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Production years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Skoda introduced the Kamiq lineup in 2019 as its most affordable crossover on the market, offering a car that could cover most needs of a regular family of four.
The Czech automaker created the Kamiq on the same platform as the Volkswagen T-Cross and its Spanish cousin, the Seat Arona. By sharing the same underpinnings with these vehicles and also with its sister hatchback Scala, the Kamiq could sit comfortably on the “affordable” side of the market. During the pandemic years, that was crucial, and the automaker managed to sell enough of them to stay afloat when the world had to shut down.
Skoda had its unique cubist design language that was used on all of its cars. As a result, the Kamiq carried over the same cues as those from the Scala, sporting a front fascia with eyebrow-like daytime running lights mounted at the edge of the hood above the fat bumper. The headlights, instead, were placed lower and had a trapezoidal shape. Between them, a black grille with vertical slats and a dent in its mid-section created a strong but not quite aggressive image for the vehicle. Lower, on the apron, the automaker added a broad air intake. As an option, customers could have the car with either halogen lamps or LEDs.
From its profile, the hatchback styling of the Kamiq resembled a Scala on stilts. The sculptured lines on the door panels and the ascending waistline ended into an upkick above the rear quarter panels were the same. A third glass area installed between the C- and D-posts enhanced the driver’s view. Finally, at the back, the raked forward tailgate sported part of the taillights that emerged from the rear fenders onto the rear fascia. Their angular design with narrower inner sides reflected Skoda’s cubist design language. As an option, and depending on the trim level, customers could get a set of underbody protections below the front and rear bumpers.
Even though Skoda was responsible for the creation of affordable vehicles within the Volkswagen Group, that didn’t mean that its products had to look cheap. Au contrary. Sometimes, they looked more upscale than other, pricier cars on the market. The Kamiq was available with a wide range of options, including sports seats for the front occupants, wrapped in leather and with integrated headrests. The base version, on the other hand, featured cloth upholstery and mundane-looking fabrics. Above the center stack, Skoda installed the 9.2” touchscreen for the infotainment system. Fronting the driver was either an instrument cluster with analog dials and a TFT display between them or a 10.25-inch Virtual Cockpit display.
The only downturn of this vehicle was that it was available exclusively with front-wheel drive systems and twisting beams at the back. This solution was adequate for most situations, although not the best available in the carmaker’s parts bin. Under the hood, Skoda installed a choice of three and four-cylinder engines, gasoline or turbo diesel, paired with six-speed manuals or seven-speed automatics (dual-clutch).
ENGINE SPECS - 1.0L TSI 5MT (95 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L3 |
Displacement: | 999 cm3 |
Power: | 69.9 KW @ 5000-5500 RPM 95 HP @ 5000-5500 RPM 94 BHP @ 5000-5500 RPM |
Torque: | 129 lb-ft @ 2000-3500 RPM 175 Nm @ 2000-3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 167 in (4242 mm) |
Width: | 70.6 in (1793 mm) |
Height: | 60.3 in (1532 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/56.1 in (1,440/1,425 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.4 in (2652 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.2 in (183 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
Turning circle (curb to curb): | 35.4 ft (10.8 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2511 - 2862 lbs (1139 - 1298 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3752 - 3814 lbs (1702 - 1730 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 116 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.0L TSI 6MT (115 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L3 |
Displacement: | 999 cm3 |
Power: | 84.6 KW @ 5000-5500 RPM 115 HP @ 5000-5500 RPM 113 BHP @ 5000-5500 RPM |
Torque: | 148 lb-ft @ 2000-3500 RPM 200 Nm @ 2000-3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 167 in (4242 mm) |
Width: | 70.6 in (1793 mm) |
Height: | 60.3 in (1532 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/56.1 in (1,440/1,425 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.4 in (2652 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.2 in (183 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
Turning circle (curb to curb): | 35.4 ft (10.8 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2549 - 2899 lbs (1156 - 1315 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3770 - 3849 lbs (1710 - 1746 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 113 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L TSI 6MT (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1498 cm3 |
Power: | 110.3 KW @ - RPM 150 HP @ - RPM 148 BHP @ - RPM |
Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ - RPM 250 Nm @ - RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 167 in (4242 mm) |
Width: | 70.6 in (1793 mm) |
Height: | 60.3 in (1532 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/56.1 in (1,440/1,425 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.4 in (2652 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.2 in (183 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
Turning circle (curb to curb): | 35.4 ft (10.8 m) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 113 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L TSI 7AT (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1498 cm3 |
Power: | 110.3 KW @ - RPM 150 HP @ - RPM 148 BHP @ - RPM |
Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ - RPM 250 Nm @ - RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic DSG |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 167 in (4242 mm) |
Width: | 70.6 in (1793 mm) |
Height: | 60.3 in (1532 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/56.1 in (1,440/1,425 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.4 in (2652 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.2 in (183 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
Turning circle (curb to curb): | 35.4 ft (10.8 m) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 116 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L TDI 6MT (115 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 84.6 KW @ 3250-4000 RPM 115 HP @ 3250-4000 RPM 113 BHP @ 3250-4000 RPM |
Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 1500-3250 RPM 250 Nm @ 1500-3250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 120 mph (193 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 167 in (4242 mm) |
Width: | 70.6 in (1793 mm) |
Height: | 60.3 in (1532 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/56.1 in (1,440/1,425 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.4 in (2652 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.2 in (183 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
Turning circle (curb to curb): | 35.4 ft (10.8 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2780 - 3131 lbs (1261 - 1420 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4023 - 4063 lbs (1825 - 1843 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 61.9 mpg US (3.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 112 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.0L G-TEC 6MT (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L3 |
Power: | 66.2 KW @ - RPM 90 HP @ - RPM 89 BHP @ - RPM |
Torque: | 118 lb-ft @ - RPM 160 Nm @ - RPM |
Fuel: | Natural Gas |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 167 in (4242 mm) |
Width: | 70.6 in (1793 mm) |
Height: | 60.3 in (1532 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.7/56.1 in (1,440/1,425 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.4 in (2652 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |