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Skoda Kamiq vs VW Golf Variant – Which car suits you better?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Kamiq or VW Golf Variant?

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

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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 clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21700 £, while the VW Golf Variant costs 26100 £. That’s a price difference of around 4427 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Golf Variant manages with 4.30 L and is therefore clearly perceptible more efficient than the Skoda Kamiq with 5.30 L. The difference is about 1 L per 100 km.

Golf Variant @ Volkswagen AG / VW Media

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 Variant has a decisively 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 Variant is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.80 s, while the Skoda Kamiq takes 8.10 s. That’s about 3.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Golf Variant performs to a small extent better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Skoda Kamiq tops out at 216 km/h. The difference is around 34 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Golf Variant pulls significantly stronger with 420 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Skoda Kamiq is to a small extent lighter – 1231 kg compared to 1366 kg. The difference is around 135 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers evident more room – 611 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 211 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Golf Variant performs a bit better – up to 1642 L, which is about 247 L more than the Skoda Kamiq.

When it comes to payload, VW Golf Variant minimal takes the win – 547 kg compared to 539 kg. That’s a difference of about 8 kg.

Who wins the race?

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

from about £26,100
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VW Golf Variant

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.3 - 8.2 L

Skoda Kamiq

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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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VW Golf Variant

The Golf Estate packs Volkswagen's familiar poise into a practical, grown-up estate that quietly makes everyday life easier without shouting for attention. It's clever, comfortable and roomy enough for weekend kit or family chaos, offering smart packaging and refined manners that make it a sensible and surprisingly stylish choice for buyers who need space but don't want a van.

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Skoda Kamiq
VW Golf Variant
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Costs and Consumption

Price
21700 - 31900 £
Price
26100 - 48700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.7 L
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 8.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
121 - 128 g/km
co2
114 - 185 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1231 - 1340 kg
Curb weight
1366 - 1621 kg
Trunk capacity
400 L
Trunk capacity
611 L
Length
4241 mm
Length
4631 - 4651 mm
Width
1793 mm
Width
1789 mm
Height
1562 mm
Height
1462 - 1487 mm
Max trunk capacity
1395 L
Max trunk capacity
1624 - 1642 L
Payload
439 - 539 kg
Payload
489 - 547 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel
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
4.8 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
183 - 216 km/h
Max Speed
202 - 250 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

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, G, F, C
Brand
Skoda
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Skoda Kamiq?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.