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Renault R5 vs Skoda Kamiq comparison

Compare performance (540 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (23,900 £ vs 22,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault R5 or Skoda Kamiq?

Renault R5 vs Skoda Kamiq: Key differences

Renault R5

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  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Skoda Kamiq

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

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

R5

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Skoda Kamiq is marginally cheaper – starting at 22,300 £ , while the Renault R5 costs 23,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,646 £.

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 Renault R5 offers significantly more power – delivering 540 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 390 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault R5 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Skoda Kamiq takes 8.1 s. That’s about 4.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Renault R5 is somewhat faster – reaching 270 km/h, while the Skoda Kamiq tops out at 216 km/h. The difference is around 54 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault R5 delivers significantly more torque with 4,800 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 4,550 Nm more.

R5

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 moderately lighter – 1,231 kg compared to 1,447 kg. The difference is around 216 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Kamiq offers moderately more boot space – 400 L compared to 326 L. That’s a difference of about 74 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Skoda Kamiq offers markedly more capacity – up to 1,395 L, about 289 L more than the Renault R5.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Kamiq carries noticeably more – 539 kg compared to 418 kg. That’s a difference of about 121 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault R5 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 £23,900
R5

Renault R5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 540 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.8 - 15.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 307 - 405 km
Renault R5
Skoda Kamiq

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Renault R5

The Renault 5 is a cheeky city car that marries retro charm with modern flair, its playful looks promising smiles before you even start the engine. Practical enough for daily life yet lively enough to make short trips feel like mini adventures, it’s an irresistible choice for buyers who prefer personality to bland practicality.

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Skoda Kamiq

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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Renault R5
Skoda Kamiq

Costs and Consumption

Price
23,900 - 137,100 £
Price
22,300 - 32,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 15.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
307 - 405 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
40 - 52 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
121 - 128 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
3 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,447 - 1,524 kg
Curb weight
1,231 - 1,340 kg
Trunk capacity
326 L
Trunk capacity
400 L
Length
3,922 - 4,080 mm
Length
4,241 mm
Width
1,744 - 2,030 mm
Width
1,793 mm
Height
1,380 - 1,498 mm
Height
1,562 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,106 L
Max trunk capacity
1,395 L
Payload
396 - 418 kg
Payload
439 - 539 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 540 HP
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 11 s
Max Speed
150 - 270 km/h
Max Speed
183 - 216 km/h
Torque
225 - 4,800 Nm
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
90 - 397 kW
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,027
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Renault
Brand
Skoda
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