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Skoda Kamiq vs Kia Seltos comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (22,300 £ vs 29,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Kamiq or Kia Seltos?

Skoda Kamiq vs Kia Seltos: Key differences

Skoda Kamiq

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  • markedly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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Kia Seltos

  • somewhat more power
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Kamiq

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Skoda Kamiq is markedly cheaper – starting at 22,300 £ , while the Kia Seltos costs 29,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,037 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Kamiq uses 5.3 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Kia Seltos with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

Kamiq

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia Seltos offers somewhat more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 30 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Kamiq is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 8.1 s, while the Kia Seltos takes 8.8 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Seltos delivers very slightly more torque with 265 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 15 Nm more.

Kamiq

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Kamiq is visibly lighter – 1,231 kg compared to 1,515 kg. The difference is around 284 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Seltos offers clearly more boot space – 536 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 136 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Kamiq carries very slightly more – 539 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 44 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Kamiq stands out in the key areas 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 £22,300
Kamiq

Skoda Kamiq

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 95 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.3 - 5.7 L/100km
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Kia Seltos

Costs and Consumption
Price
22,300 - 32,700 £
Price
29,300 - 38,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
121 - 128 g/km
co2
156 - 169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,231 - 1,340 kg
Curb weight
1,515 - 1,620 kg
Trunk capacity
400 L
Trunk capacity
536 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,793 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
439 - 539 kg
Payload
485 - 495 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 11 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Torque
265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Skoda
Brand
Kia
What drivetrain options does the Skoda Kamiq have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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