Skoda Kamiq vs Skoda Octavia

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Skoda Kamiq
Skoda Kamiq

$25,900 - $46,290

2025 price

Skoda Octavia
Skoda Octavia

$39,590 - $59,990

2026 price

Summary

2025 Skoda Kamiq
2026 Skoda Octavia
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Turbo 3, 1.0L

Inline 4, 1.5L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded Petrol

Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
5.5L/100km (combined)

5.5L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

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

  • Some lag in initial acceleration
  • Space-saver spare
  • Mild-hybrid adds little
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 Skoda Octavia Summary

Once a solid mainstay on our roads, wagons have fallen out of favour somewhat as a result of the ever-growing popularity of SUVs and utes.

But is a wagon actually a better and more family-friendly daily driver than a bigger, taller SUV or ute? Perhaps.

And throw a mild-hybrid system into the mix and it could be an even more appealing purchase.

Skoda’s Octavia has built a strong following in Australia and now comes its new mild hybrid grade, available as a wagon or liftback.

So, what’s the Skoda Octavia Select mHEV wagon like as a daily driver for families?

Read on.

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