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Skoda Kamiq vs VW Golf - Differences and prices compared

Q: How much power does the Skoda Kamiq deliver on the road?

Up to 150 HP of power – depending on the configuration.

Q: What is the fuel consumption of the Skoda Kamiq according to the manufacturer?

Based on WLTP testing, consumption is around 5.30 L.

Q: What maximum speed does the Skoda Kamiq reach?

Depending on the model, top speed is 216 km/h.

Q: What are the dimensions of the Skoda Kamiq?

Length 4241 mm, width 1793 mm, height 1562 mm – those are the dimensions of the Skoda Kamiq.

Q: What drivetrain options does the VW Golf have?

The VW Golf is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

Q: How much power does the VW Golf deliver on the road?

The VW Golf reaches a peak output of 333 HP, depending on the model.

Q: What is the fuel consumption of the VW Golf according to the manufacturer?

Based on WLTP testing, consumption is around 1.10 L.

Q: How far can the VW Golf go on a full charge?

According to WLTP, the VW Golf can travel up to 143 km on a single charge.

Q: How many kWh does the VW Golf’s battery hold?

The battery capacity is 19.70 kWh.

Compare performance (150 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (21700 £ vs 25200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Kamiq or VW Golf?

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Skoda Kamiq

5 (2 Reviews)

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Skoda Kamiq has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21700 £, while the VW Golf costs 25200 £. That’s a price difference of around 3484 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Golf manages with 1.10 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Skoda Kamiq with 5.30 L. The difference is about 4.20 L per 100 km.

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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 VW Golf has a clearly edge – offering 333 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 183 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Skoda Kamiq takes 8.10 s. That’s about 3.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Golf performs to a small extent better – 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: VW Golf pulls convincingly stronger with 420 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

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In curb weight, Skoda Kamiq is barely noticeable lighter – 1231 kg compared to 1307 kg. The difference is around 76 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Kamiq offers hardly perceptible more room – 400 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 19 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Kamiq performs somewhat better – up to 1395 L, which is about 158 L more than the VW Golf.

When it comes to payload, Skoda Kamiq slight takes the win – 539 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 31 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW Golf proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Golf is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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VW Golf

Price : 25200 - 47600 £
Body Type : Hatchback
Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail : Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 8.1 L
Electric Range : 131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity : 19.70 kWh
Seats : 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 4.6 - 10.2 s
Model Year : 2024 - 2025
Max Speed : 202 - 270 km/h
Torque : 220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 4
Doors : 5
Model : Golf
Modell : Golf 1.5 eTSI, Golf 1.5 TSI, Golf GTI Clubsport, Golf GTI, Golf R, Golf 2.0 TDI, Golf 2.0 TSI, Golf 1.5 eHybrid, Golf GTE
CO2 Efficiency Class : D, F, G, C, B
Trim Level : Life DSG, R-Line DSG, Style DSG, Life, R-Line, Style, DSG, 4MOTION DSG, ENERGY, ENERGY DSG, R-Line 4MOTION DSG, Style 4MOTION DSG, EDITION 50 DSG
Power kW : 85 - 245 kW
co2 : 25 - 184 g/km
Engine capacity : 1498 - 1984 cm3
Curb weight : 1307 - 1662 kg
Fuel tank capacity : 40 - 55 L
Trunk capacity : 273 - 381 L
Length : 4282 - 4296 mm
Width : 1789 mm
Height : 1454 - 1483 mm
Brand : VW
Max trunk capacity : 1129 - 1237 L
Payload : 438 - 508 kg

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Skoda Kamiq

5 (2 Reviews)

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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VW Golf

The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.

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Costs and Consumption
Price 21700 - 31900 £	Price 25200 - 47600 £
Consumption L/100km 5.3 - 5.7 L	Consumption L/100km 1.1 - 8.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km -	Consumption kWh/100km -
Electric Range -	Electric Range 131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity -	Battery Capacity 19.70 kWh
co2 121 - 128 g/km	co2 25 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity 50 L	Fuel tank capacity 40 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type SUV	Body Type Hatchback
Seats 5	Seats 5
Doors 5	Doors 5
Curb weight 1231 - 1340 kg	Curb weight 1307 - 1662 kg
Trunk capacity 400 L	Trunk capacity 273 - 381 L
Length 4241 mm	Length 4282 - 4296 mm
Width 1793 mm	Width 1789 mm
Height 1562 mm	Height 1454 - 1483 mm
Max trunk capacity 1395 L	Max trunk capacity 1129 - 1237 L
Payload 439 - 539 kg	Payload 438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Petrol	Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission Manuel, Automatic	Transmission Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic	Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive	Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 95 - 150 HP	Power HP 116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 8.1 - 11 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 4.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed 183 - 216 km/h	Max Speed 202 - 270 km/h
Torque 175 - 250 Nm	Torque 220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders 3 - 4	Number of Cylinders 4
Power kW 70 - 110 kW	Power kW 85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity 999 - 1498 cm3	Engine capacity 1498 - 1984 cm3