Skip advert
Advertisement
In-depth reviews

Skoda Kamiq review - MPG, running costs & CO2

"The Skoda Kamiq will be cheap to run, with tried-and-tested economical engines"

Carbuyer Rating

4.3 out of 5

Owners Rating
Be the first to review
MPG, running costs & CO2 Rating

4.0 out of 5

High fuel prices and increasing concern about the environment have led more people to be conscious of their next car's fuel-efficiency. The Kamiq will appeal to value-conscious buyers, as all its engines are frugal and won’t cost the earth to fill up. Its three petrol engines have been used in many different cars, so the balance between economy and performance is finely struck, while the diesel option has now been discontinued.

Advertisement - Article continues below

While SEAT is thought of as the sporty side of the VW Group and Audi the luxurious arm, Skoda is the group’s value-led brand. Not only do its prices undercut many rivals, but day-to-day running costs are often lower too. Insurance will be reasonable, and extending the warranty is a viable option if you’re planning on keeping the car for a few years because it doesn’t cost too much to extend.

Skoda Kamiq MPG & CO2

Both the 94 and 114bhp versions of the 1.0-litre petrol engine can manage just over 50mpg – thanks to its six-speed gearbox, rather than the base model’s five-speed, the 114bhp version is actually marginally more economical returning up to 52.2mpg compared to the 94bhp version’s 51.8mpg figure. Even the top 1.5-litre petrol with 148bhp can return up to 49.7mpg. While this is with a manual gearbox, choosing the 1.5-litre with an automatic only drops fuel economy slightly. In Monte Carlo trim, the bigger engine also brings CO2 emissions of up to 136g/km, which is likely to put off company-car buyers.

There used to be a diesel engine, a 1.6-litre with 113bhp which was appealing to high-mileage drivers but has now been discontinued. It offered fuel economy of up to 56.5mpg so, as well as being more expensive to buy, it wasn't drastically more efficient than the petrol engines. CO2 emissions for the 1.0-litre TSI range from 122-134g/km, making it the most affordable option for business buyers.

Advertisement - Article continues below
Skip advert
Advertisement
Skip advert
Advertisement - Article continues below

After the first year’s road tax, which is included in the price of the car, all Kamiq models will cost the standard VED (road tax) rate each year. 

Insurance groups

Insurance groups for the Skoda Kamiq should be affordable for most drivers, starting from group 11 for the 1.0-litre petrol, group 14 for the popular mid-range 114bhp petrol, and group 19 for the 1.5-litre models.

Warranty

The Kamiq features Skoda’s three-year warranty, which is the industry standard. You’ll be covered for unlimited mileage in the first two years, and in the third year you’ll be covered until you reach 60,000 miles.

That’s in line with many companies like Volkswagen, SEAT and Renault, but it doesn’t look so generous compared to others; Jeep and Fiat offer five-year/75,000-mile warranties, Hyundai offers a five-year, unlimited-mileage warranty, while Kia and SsangYong both provide warranty cover for seven years and 100,000 or 150,000 miles respectively.

Just like the Scala, you’ll be able to extend the Kamiq’s warranty for extra cost. It’s about £500 to extend the cover to five years/100,000 miles, which isn’t too bad if you’re thinking of holding on to the car.

Servicing

The company provides fixed-price servicing for its models, so you’ll know that an interim service will cost around £170 and a major service will set you back roughly £300. Changing the oil and filter costs £100, and you’ll need to put the car through an MOT test once it’s three years old.

To spread the cost, you can buy a service plan that covers the car’s first two scheduled services. This costs around £400 up front, or you can add it to your monthly finance payments for a set fee.

Skip advert
Advertisement

Charlie writes and edits news, review and advice articles for Carbuyer, as well as publishing content to its social media platforms. He has also been a regular contributor to its sister titles Auto Express, DrivingElectric and evo. As well as being consumed by everything automotive, Charlie is a speaker of five languages and once lived in Chile, Siberia and the Czech Republic, returning to the UK to write about his life-long passion: cars.

Skip advert
Advertisement

Recommended

Skoda Kamiq review - a practical, well-equipped small SUV
Skoda Kamiq deal
In-depth reviews
16 Sep 2024

Skoda Kamiq review - a practical, well-equipped small SUV

Top 10 best used small SUVs to buy
Best used small SUVs
Best cars
12 Jul 2024

Top 10 best used small SUVs to buy

Top 10 best Motability cars 2024
Best Motability cars
Best cars
12 Jan 2024

Top 10 best Motability cars 2024

Most Popular

New Skoda Elroq revealed! Family EV gets 355-mile range, costs from £31,500
Skoda Elroq front quarter
News
1 Oct 2024

New Skoda Elroq revealed! Family EV gets 355-mile range, costs from £31,500

Best new car deals 2024: this week’s best PCP finance offers
Carbuyer best new car deals hero
Deals
4 Oct 2024

Best new car deals 2024: this week’s best PCP finance offers

The best-selling cars in the UK 2024
Best-selling cars in the UK 2024
Best cars
4 Oct 2024

The best-selling cars in the UK 2024

Tips & advice

View All
Car dashboard warning lights: the complete guide
Car dashboard symbols and meanings
Tips and advice
26 Mar 2024

Car dashboard warning lights: the complete guide

Electric car charging stations: public networks, charger types, apps and maps
Charging station
Tips and advice
23 Jul 2024

Electric car charging stations: public networks, charger types, apps and maps

PCP vs HP – which type of car finance is right for you?
PCP vs HP
Tips and advice
17 May 2022

PCP vs HP – which type of car finance is right for you?

Average speed cameras: how do they work?
Average speed cameras: how do they work?
Tips and advice
21 Mar 2024

Average speed cameras: how do they work?

Best cars

View All
Top 10 best car interiors
Peugeot 208 hatchback
Best cars
25 Jun 2021

Top 10 best car interiors

Top 10 best electric cars 2024
Best electric cars
Best cars
16 May 2024

Top 10 best electric cars 2024

Top 10 best cheap-to-run cars 2024
The best cheap-to-run cars 2023
Best cars
2 Jan 2024

Top 10 best cheap-to-run cars 2024

The UK's top 10 fastest hot hatchbacks 2024
Fastest hot hatchbacks hero
Best cars
2 Jan 2024

The UK's top 10 fastest hot hatchbacks 2024