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Skoda Kamiq — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025

Skoda's compact crossover. Spacious styling, high safety, and returning highly respectable petrol fuel economy.

The Skoda Kamiq is a practical and comfortable compact crossover, offering a spacious cabin, a raised seating position, and high safety equipment.

It is powered by VAG's efficient three-cylinder TSI petrol engines, which are highly economical and cheap to run.

Real-world fuel economy is outstanding, with the 1.0 TSI model commonly returning 45 MPG under daily mixed commuting.

TL;DR

45 MPG

Real-world petrol

50L

Tank capacity

£68.40

Full tank (petrol)

13.8p

Per mile (petrol)

Real-World Fuel Economy: The Skoda Kamiq achieves an estimated 45 MPG in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.

Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 50-litre tank completely costs approximately £68.40 at average UK fuel price rates.

Fuel economy at a glance

45

Real-world MPG

Petrol

53.3

Official WLTP

Petrol

Why is real-world MPG lower? Official WLTP figures are tested under laboratory conditions — smooth roads, controlled temperature, no A/C, no passengers. Real-world driving cuts efficiency by 10–15%. WorthThePump applies a 12% penalty to give a realistic estimate.

Annual fuel costs by mileage

Annual mileagePetrol
5,000 miles/yr£691
7,400 miles/yr(UK average)£1023
10,000 miles/yr£1382
15,000 miles/yr£2073
20,000 miles/yr£2764
Full tank (50L)£68.40
Cost per mile13.8p

Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.

How does the Kamiq compare?

Tips to get better MPG from your Kamiq

Utilize the cylinder deactivation on the 1.5 TSI engine by maintaining a light, steady throttle.

Ensure tyre pressures are adjusted correctly for maximum rolling efficiency.

Upshift early to utilize the engine's low-end pull.

Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?

In a Skoda Kamiq achieving ~45 MPG real-world, if you fill 40 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:

£4.00

Gross saving on fuel

£0.41

Cost of 3-mile detour

£3.59

Net saving ✓

You could drive up to 29 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.

Calculate for your exact situation

Popular variants

1.0 TSI 951.0 TSI 1151.5 TSI 150 DSG

Frequently asked questions

What is the real-world MPG of the Skoda Kamiq?

The Skoda Kamiq achieves approximately 45 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 53.3 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around N/A MPG real-world.

How much does it cost to fill a Skoda Kamiq?

The Skoda Kamiq has a fuel tank of 50 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £68.40. Diesel costs approximately £71.05 for a full tank.

What is the annual fuel cost for a Skoda Kamiq?

At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Skoda Kamiq costs approximately £1023 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1382. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.

Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Skoda Kamiq?

In a Skoda Kamiq doing ~45 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 40-litre fill nets approximately £3.59 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 29 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.

How much does the Skoda Kamiq cost per mile in fuel?

The Skoda Kamiq costs approximately 13.8p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £4.14 per day in fuel.

What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Skoda Kamiq?

The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Skoda Kamiq is 53.3 MPG. However, real-world MPG is typically 10–15% lower than WLTP due to cold starts, air conditioning, motorway speeds, and varying loads. WorthThePump uses a 12% real-world penalty to give a more accurate estimate.

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