Compare the Skoda Kamiq vs SEAT Arona

Nothing flashy inside, but impressively roomy
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
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8/10
Firm over the potholes, but fun on the backroads
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
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8/10

AI generated from our expert reviews

Choosing between these two small SUVs comes down to your priorities on comfort, space, and driving fun. If you regularly carry passengers, the Skoda Kamiq offers generous head and legroom for such a small car, whereas rear legroom in the SEAT Arona is tight. Squeezing three people onto the back bench leaves everyone feeling squashed in either model, though. On rougher road surfaces, the Kamiq smoothly soaks up lumps, bumps, and potholes, while the Arona has a quite firm ride that occasionally crashes over bumps. However, that firmer suspension setup means the Arona is a bit of fun to drive on a winding country road, whereas keen drivers will find something missing behind the wheel of the Kamiq.

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SE Edition 1.0 TSI 95 Petrol Manual

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Standard kit

  • Climate control
    Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.

Key information

Body type SUVs Body type SUVs
Available fuel types Petrol Available fuel types Petrol
Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Boot space, seats up 400 litres (3 suitcases) Boot space, seats up 400 litres (3 suitcases)
Boot space, seats down 1,395 litres Boot space, seats down —
External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,241 mm x 1,793 mm x 1,534 mm External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,164 mm x 1,780 mm x 1,552 mm
Towing capacity 1,000 kg Towing capacity 1,000 kg
First year tax rate £455 First year tax rate £455
Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
52.3 mpg
Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
53.3 mpg Best
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 12 · good
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 11 · good Best
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name 1.0 TSI 95 Engine name 1.0 TSI
Engine size 1.0 L Petrol • 95 BHP Engine size 1.0 L Petrol • 95 BHP
Body type SUVs Body type SUVs
Fuel type Petrol Fuel type Petrol
Transmission Manual Transmission Manual
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Forward gears 5 Forward gears 5
Acceleration 11.0 s (0-60 mph) Best Acceleration 11.1 s (0-60 mph)

Dimensions & space

Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Number of doors 5 Number of doors 5
Boot (seats up) 400 litres Boot (seats up) 400 litres
Boot (seats down) 1,395 litres Boot (seats down) —
Length 4,241 mm Length 4,164 mm
Width 1,793 mm Width 1,780 mm
Height 1,534 mm Height 1,552 mm
Wheelbase 2.65 m Wheelbase 2.57 m
Turning circle 10.1 m Turning circle 10.6 m

Full features list

  • 17" Kajam Aero silver alloy wheels with black inserts
  • Emergency space saving spare wheel with tool kit and jack
  • Exclusive paint
  • Extended warranty (4 years or 100000 miles)
  • Extended warranty (4 years or 80000 miles)
  • Extended warranty (5 years or 100000 miles)
  • Headlight washer system
  • Loft cloth - Black + Black with grey armrest stiching + Pearl grey ceiling
  • Pearl effect paint
  • Service plan (Your first two services)
  • Solid paint
  • Special paint
  • Tow bar preparation
  • Tow bar with adaptor
  • Variable boot floor
  • Automatic dimming rear view mirror
  • Automatic headlight control with coming home and leaving home feature
  • Black roof rails
  • Body colour bumpers
  • Body colour door mirrors and handles
  • Chrome grille surround
  • Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors
  • Front and rear electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Full LED headlights
  • Heated rear window
  • LED brake lights
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED front turning lights
  • LED high beam
  • LED low beam
  • LED tail lights
  • LED third brake light
  • Metallic paint
  • Rear LED fog light
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear turning signal and lights
  • Rear wiper
  • Ticket holder inside windscreen
  • 12V socket in luggage compartment
  • 2 spoke leather multifunction steering wheel
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • Black hotstamping
  • Cargo elements
  • Chrome inner door handles
  • Driver and passenger sun visors with vanity mirror
  • Dual zone climate control
  • Front and rear roof lights
  • Front centre armrest
  • Front head restraints
  • Glove compartment with illumination
  • Height adjustable driver seat
  • Height adjustable front passenger seat
  • Ice scraper
  • Inner circulation control with pollen filter
  • Isofix preparation for back seats
  • Krepp recycled decor inserts
  • Leather gearknob and handbrake lever
  • Loft cloth upholstery
  • Manual lumbar support for front seats
  • Net package and top tether hooks in boot space
  • Net under rear shelf
  • Overhead glasses storage compartment
  • Pocket on the back of both front seats include mobile phone pockets
  • Rake/reach adjustable steering wheel
  • Reading lights
  • Satin black door inserts
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Textile floor mats
  • Third rear headrest
  • Top tether for front passenger seat
  • Umbrella in driver's door
  • Bluetooth system
  • Cruise control
  • Driver alert system with driver monitoring
  • E-call
  • Front assist system
  • Lane assist
  • Power assisted steering
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Rear view camera
  • Service indicator
  • Speed limiter
  • Traffic sign recognition
  • Virtual cockpit with 10.25" display
  • Wireless smartlink
  • 3x3 point rear seatbelts
  • Airbags - driver and front passenger
  • Disc brakes
  • Electronic Stability Programme
  • Extended and predictive pedestrian/cyclist protection
  • Front passenger airbag deactivation switch
  • Front side airbags with curtain airbags
  • Hill hold control
  • ISOFIX on front passenger seat
  • Manual leather parking brake
  • Manual rear child locks
  • One tone horn
  • Seatbelt reminder for driver an co-driver
  • Traction control
  • Tyre pressure monitor
  • 4 USB C ports
  • 8 Speakers
  • 9.2" Skoda navigation display
  • DAB Digital radio
  • Anti-theft alarm system with interior monitoring, backup horn, towing protection and remote central locking with SAFE system
  • Anti-theft wheel bolts
  • Electronic engine immobilizer
  • Keyless start/stop
  • 17" Stratos silver alloy wheels
  • Tyre repair kit
  • Cloth - Aurora black/blue with embossed textile
  • Solid paint with contrast roof
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Tow bar pre-installation
  • Towing device includes spare wheel
  • Warranty - 4 years/75,000 miles
  • Warranty - 5 years/90,000 miles
  • 3 point seatbelts on all rear seats
  • Active front headrests
  • Anti-lock brake system
  • Child locks on rear doors
  • Driver and front passenger airbags with front passenger airbag de activation, front side and curtain airbags
  • Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) and front assist
  • Forward collision warning and autonomous emergency braking
  • Front and rear seatbelt reminder
  • Hill hold control
  • Multi-Collision braking
  • Tiredness recognition and driver alert system with driver monitoring
  • Traction control
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • 2 cupholders
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 60/40 split folding rear seat
  • Air conditioning
  • Black headliner
  • Cloth upholstery
  • Double boot floor
  • Driver sunvisor with covered mirror + card holder
  • Dust/pollen filter
  • Front comfort seats
  • Front reading lights
  • Front seat back storage pockets
  • Green coloured interior air vents
  • Height adjustable front seats
  • Height/reach adjustable steering column
  • ISOFIX points in outer rear seats with top tether anchorage points
  • Leather steering wheel/gear knob/handbrake
  • Passenger sunvisor with vanity mirror
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Two front and three rear height adjustable headrests
  • Anti theft roof antenna
  • Auto dimming interior rear view mirror
  • Automatic activation of hazard warning lights
  • Black roof rails and window surrounds
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • Body coloured door handle inserts
  • Electric front/rear windows
  • Electrically adjustable, heated and folding door mirrors
  • Front fog lights with cornering function and rear fog light
  • Full LED automatic headlights with coming and leaving home feature
  • Hidden exhaust pipe
  • High beam assist
  • LED 3rd brake light
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED rear tail lights and licence plate lights
  • Metallic paint with contrast roof
  • Protective side mouldings
  • Rain sensing wipers
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear spoiler
  • Rear window wash/wipe
  • Roof colour door mirrors
  • Visible VIN plate
  • 'Lights On' Reminder warning buzzer
  • 8" Digital cockpit
  • Cruise control and speed limiter
  • Digital clock
  • E-call
  • Electric speed sensitive power steering
  • Full link smartphone integration with mirror link, wireless apple carplay, Google android auto + USB Type C cable for apple and android devices
  • Lane keeping system
  • Low fuel warning light
  • Outside temperature display
  • RPM counter
  • Trip computer
  • Anti-theft alarm (perimeter and interior monitoring) with backup horn and towing protection
  • Central locking with radio remote control, interior controls and SAFELOCK
  • Deadlock
  • Electronic engine immobiliser
  • Locking wheel bolts
  • 6 speakers
  • Bluetooth interface for hands free and audio streaming
  • DAB digital radio and AM/FM radio
  • Media system with 8.25" colour touchscreen with USB port (type c)
  • Steering wheel mounted audio controls
  • Interior chrome pack - Arona
  • Safe and driving pack (S) - Arona
  • 16" Design alloy wheels in brilliant silver
  • Emergency tyre repair kit

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.