8
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.
![[object Object] profile picture](https://c-images.carexpert.com.au/upload/q_auto:best/f_auto/c_scale,w_1600/v1/authors/clbzv84s300008a46ceyg40l2.jpg)
Matt Campbell
2023 Skoda Kamiq vs 2024 Kia Seltos Comparison
Skoda Kamiq
Kia Seltos
2023 Skoda
Kamiq
vs
2024 Kia
Seltos
Select Variants...
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
0.0
8.0
7.8
0.0
Based on the Skoda Kamiq STYLE 85TSI
Based on the Kia Seltos S (FWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
50L
250 to 280 km
50L
345 to 370 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
-
$29,850 - $45,270
Save with CarExpert
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
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Drives sweetly
- Big and practical boot
- Front and rear USB connectivity
Misses
- Interior is built to a price
- Still no adaptive cruise control
- Intrusive safety tech
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
NA
- Premium Paint (+$520)
Colours Available
Seven colours are offered across the line-up, including a new Pluton Blue finish. The outgoing models’ Starlight Yellow has been dropped, while Clear White and Pluton Blue are available with a contrast Fusion Black roof exclusively on the Seltos GT-Line.
The other single colours include Neptune blue, Mars orange, Steel grey, Gravity grey, Cherry black and Snow White pearl.
- Mars Orange
- Pluton Blue*
- Snow White Pearl*
- Steel Grey*
- Gravity Grey*
- Fusion Black*
- Neptune Blue*
- Pluton Blue & Fusion Black roof^
- Clear White & Fusion Black roof^
![[object Object] profile picture](https://c-images.carexpert.com.au/upload/q_auto:best/f_auto/c_scale,w_1600/v1/authors/cltnx6kj10005892t1w5gff40.jpg)
People Typically Compare to
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 999 - 1498 | 1598 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 1.0L | 2.0L, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 85kW - 110kW | 110kW - 146kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6000 | 6000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 250Nm | 180Nm - 265Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 1600 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 10 - 12.5 | |
