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2023 Skoda Kamiq review
The entry-level three-cylinder Skoda Kamiq is a practical and likeable crossover – but the cost is a little on the higher side.
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Matt Campbell
Skoda Kamiq vs Suzuki Vitara Comparison
Skoda Kamiq
Suzuki Vitara
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2024 Skoda
Kamiq
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2024 Suzuki
Vitara
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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Based on the Skoda Kamiq STYLE 85TSI
Based on the Suzuki Vitara TURBO
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
50L
275 to 280 km
47L
273 to 291 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$32,890 - $42,690
$29,990 - $40,990
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Decent standard equipment
- Seven-year warranty now standard
- Clever interior packaging
Misses
- Engine is characterful but relatively unrefined
- Price is getting up there
- Some fiddly controls
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Peppy turbo engine
- Light on its feet
- Plenty of visibility
Misses
- Expensive among fresher rivals
- Ageing interior, too many hard plastics
- Halogen high-beams
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint (+$550)
- Pearl Effect Paint (+$550)
- Premium Paint (+$1,100)
- Power Tailgate (+$660)
- Service Pack - 5 Year/75,000km (+$1,800)
- Two-tone Paint (+$1,340)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 999 - 1498 | 1373 - 1586 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 1.0L | 1.4L, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 85kW - 110kW | 86kW - 103kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6000 | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 250Nm | 156Nm - 220Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 1500 - 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 10 - 11 | |
