Skoda Kamiq - MPG, CO2 and running costs

Officially, the 1.0-litre petrol achieves up to 52.4mpg in WLTP tests, and the larger 1.5 can return up to 49.1mpg. Our experience in the real world suggests that there isn’t much difference between the two engines’ efficiency, either. 

During our last encounter with the smaller unit, we achieved 45.3mpg, while the 1.5 TSI managed 43.8mpg. Given the additional performance that the larger engine can achieve for little loss in efficiency, we’d choose that model if your budget allows. 

The smaller engine tends to be more frugal with the manual gearbox; the auto struggles to get into the mid-thirties around town, but things improve with three pedals. That aside, real-world economy is excellent; motorway runs in the 1.5 TSI result in 50-52mpg, while the 1.0-litre can get into the mid-fifties.

Tax

For drivers paying Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) company car tax, the Kamiq’s emissions should compare favourably with its main competitors’. However, there are hybrid rivals for similar money, such as the Renault Captur E-Tech and Toyota Yaris Cross, with lower emissions that could save you money. 

Then there are a number of fully electric alternatives such as the Hyundai Kona Electric, Jeep Avenger, Peugeot E-2008 and Vauxhall Mokka Electric to consider, which could save you even more cash.

Insurance groups

The Skoda Kamiq ranges between group 12 for the least powerful 94bhp 1.0 TSI, up to group 20 for the 148bhp 1.5-litre. That’s on a par with the Volkswagen T-Cross (groups 11-20), but is generally higher than the Ford Puma (groups 12-17), Renault Captur (groups eight to 19) and Toyota Yaris Cross (groups 11-14).

Depreciation

Depending on the trim and engine combination, the Kamiq is predicted to hold on to between 48 and 51 per cent of its original price after three years or 36,000 miles.

The Volkswagen T-Cross fares similarly to that across most of its range (although its keenly priced Match trim holds on to nearly 53 per cent), while the Renault Captur is better still; it is expected to cling on to almost 56 per cent of its original value. 

A Jeep Avenger loses more money, however, maintaining around 42-43 per cent of its original purchase cost – or a little less than that if you choose the fully electric version.

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