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BMW X1 vs Skoda Kamiq comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (38,200 £ vs 22,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X1 or Skoda Kamiq?

BMW X1 vs Skoda Kamiq: Key differences

BMW X1

4.2 (6 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space

Skoda Kamiq

5 (5 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

X1

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Skoda Kamiq is considerably cheaper – starting at 22,300 £ , while the BMW X1 costs 38,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,960 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW X1 uses 2.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Skoda Kamiq with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

Kamiq

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X1 offers clearly more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 176 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X1 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Skoda Kamiq takes 8.1 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW X1 is barely faster – reaching 233 km/h, while the Skoda Kamiq tops out at 216 km/h. The difference is around 17 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X1 delivers considerably more torque with 477 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 227 Nm more.

X1

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Kamiq is clearly lighter – 1,231 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 344 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X1 offers visibly more boot space – 540 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 140 L.

For maximum load capacity, the BMW X1 offers marginally more capacity – up to 1,545 L, about 150 L more than the Skoda Kamiq.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Kamiq carries very slightly more – 539 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 39 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X1 is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £38,200
X1

BMW X1

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 326 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 7.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 81 km
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BMW X1

The BMW X1 brings a premium feel to compact crossover life, wrapping practical space and agile handling into a tidy, upscale package. It’s ideal for buyers who want BMW driving dynamics without the bulk, offering everyday comfort and a few clever tricks to keep the commute interesting.

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Reviews BMW X1

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The car has beautiful lines, superb grip, sheer driving pleasure, excellent interior trim, a large boot — pure classic.

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The Skoda Kamiq is a neatly packaged city crossover that pairs practical space with unshowy, thoughtful design. It’s easy to live with, economical to run and full of clever details that make daily driving feel intelligently sorted rather than flashy.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
38,200 - 55,500 £
Price
22,300 - 32,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
81 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
14.2 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
57 - 175 g/km
co2
121 - 128 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
47 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,935 kg
Curb weight
1,231 - 1,340 kg
Trunk capacity
490 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
400 L
Length
4,500 mm
Length
4,241 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,793 mm
Height
1,630 - 1,642 mm
Height
1,562 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,495 - 1,545 L
Max trunk capacity
1,395 L
Payload
490 - 500 kg
Payload
439 - 539 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 326 HP
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 11 s
Max Speed
190 - 233 km/h
Max Speed
183 - 216 km/h
Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
100 - 240 kW
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
BMW
Brand
Skoda
What drive types are available for the BMW X1?

The BMW X1 is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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