Skoda Kamiq 1.0 TSI vs KIA Seltos S — full comparison

Skoda Kamiq 1.0 TSI

Suv · Gasoline

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KIA Seltos S

Suv · Gasoline

Skoda Kamiq 1.0 TSI

Car A

Skoda Kamiq 1.0 TSI

The Skoda Kamiq 1.0 TSI focuses on everyday practicality and low running costs for city and small-family use. Its 5-seat cabin and 400-liter boot pair with efficient 5.3 L/100 km consumption, though outright performance is modest.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety5.3 L/100km

KIA Seltos S

Car B

KIA Seltos S

The KIA Seltos S delivers family-compact practicality with seating for five, a useful 433 L trunk, and balanced everyday performance. At about 22,000, it offers good value in its segment and appeals to buyers prioritizing reliability and safety.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety136 hp

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 70 / 71

City 65 / 50

Budget / value 71 / 69

Road trip 40 / 51

Performance 27 / 27

Cargo 30 / 32

Practical 54 / 53

Premium 15 / 21

Winter 30 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = Skoda Kamiq 1.0 TSI · Orange = KIA Seltos S

Specs side-by-side

Spec Skoda Kamiq 1.0 TSI KIA Seltos S

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Pros & cons

Skoda Kamiq 1.0 TSI

Good value in its segment at around 21,000
Efficient for its class at 5.3 L/100 km, lowering fuel bills
Practical 5-seat layout and 400 L boot for small-family needs
200 Nm torque and 9.8 s 0-100 km/h are adequate for city and commuting
115 hp and 9.8 s to 100 km/h will not suit performance-focused drivers
Not aimed at premium seekers; emphasis is on value and practicality
Five seats and a 400 L boot may be limiting if you need more space or flexibility
Highway overtakes when fully loaded may feel labored versus larger engines

KIA Seltos S

Practical 5-seat layout with a 433 L trunk for daily family use
242 Nm torque and 0-100 km/h in 9.5 s help with smooth city and highway driving
Combined 7.2 L/100 km is efficient for its class and keeps running costs predictable
Around 22,000 price point offers good value in its segment
Not aimed at performance driving; 0-100 km/h in 9.5 s is modest
Limited to five seats; larger families may need more capacity
No electrified range listed, so hybrid/EV seekers should look elsewhere
Focuses on practicality over a premium look and feel

Verdict

Pick Skoda Kamiq 1.0 TSI if…

Best fuel economy

Skoda Kamiq 1.0 TSI uses 5.3 L/100km vs 7.2 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick KIA Seltos S if…

More power

KIA Seltos S puts out 136 hp vs 115 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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