Skoda Kamiq vs Mazda CX-3

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Skoda Kamiq
Skoda Kamiq

$32,890 - $43,890

2025 price

Mazda CX-3
Mazda CX-3

2026 price

Summary

2025 Skoda Kamiq
2026 Mazda CX-3
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Turbo 3, 1.0L

Inline 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded Petrol

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Fuel Efficiency
5.5L/100km (combined)

6.3L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Dual clutch can be fiddly
  • Some minor spec trimmed out
  • Priced alongside AWD or hybrid alternatives

  • Lack of efficiency
  • Interior tech outdated
  • Could be cheaper?
2025 Skoda Kamiq Summary

The Skoda Kamiq might be one of Australia’s most underrated vehicles.

As you may or, more likely, may not know, the Kamiq crossover has always been positioned to compete with mainstream players like the Honda HR-V, Mazda CX-3 and Subaru Crosstrek in its own quirky way, which we’ve always quite liked here at CarsGuide.

That’s some tough competition, though, so what does this Skoda do differently to deserve your attention, what’s changed for this year’s update, and do we still think this Skoda should be on your shopping list if you’re considering those other cars?

Read on and we’ll find out.

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2026 Mazda CX-3 Summary

Mazda has updated one of its most popular, but rather old models. 

Yes, the Mazda CX-3 is still around after more than a decade since its reveal, and it remains almost at the tippy-top of Mazda’s local sales charts.

With the brand having shifted 8221 CX-3s in the first half of 2025, it seems the light updates and modest price rise haven’t scared away any potential customers.

We’ve grabbed a CX-3 Evolve, the second-up of four available variants, to see if the popular light SUV still stacks up, or if you’re better off taking your money elsewhere.

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