Now Reading: Skoda Kamiq vs Volkswagen T-Cross vs Citroen C3 Aircross: top small SUVs fight for used car supremacy
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Skoda Kamiq vs Volkswagen T-Cross vs Citroen C3 Aircross: top small SUVs fight for used car supremacy
Skoda Kamiq vs Volkswagen T-Cross vs Citroen C3 Aircross: top small SUVs fight for used car supremacy
Second place: Volkswagen T-Cross
The T-Cross is just as good to drive as the Kamiq, with a quiet and punchy engine that offers strong economy. It’s also comfortable enough and versatile, but the VW falls marginally behind Skoda’s newcomer because its infotainment isn’t as impressive as the Kamiq’s, plus it’s pricier. But there’s little to split the two so buying could depend on different offers and deals when you’re looking.
Third place: Citroen C3 Aircross
While the class has moved on a little with the arrival of the Kamiq and T-Cross, the C3 Aircross is still a very solid contender. The Citroen is comfortable enough, yet its lack of body control means it’s not as composed on twisty roads as its competitors. It’s very practical and offers personality, but the C3’s infotainment is frustrating, and it wasn’t as economical as its rivals, so it drops slightly behind here.
| Skoda Kamiq 1.0 TSI 115 SE L | Volkswagen T-Cross 1.0 TSI 115 SEL | Citroen C3 Aircross 1.2 PureTech 110 Flair | |
| On the road price/total as tested | £21,980/£25,790 | £22,095/£22,095 | £20,770/£21,290 |
| Residual value (after 3yrs/36,000) | £10,575/48.1% | £11,202/50.7% | £7,876/37.9% |
| Depreciation | £11,405 | £10,893 | £12,894 |
| Annual tax liability std/higher rate | £1,175/£2,349 | £1,158/£2,315 | £1,028/£2,056 |
| Annual fuel cost (12k/20k miles) | £1,540/£2,567 | £1,593/£2,655 | £1,822/£3,036 |
| Insurance group/quote/road tax cost | 12/£373/£145 | 12/£345/£145 | 13/£372/£145 |
| Servicing costs | £342 (2yrs) | £297 (2 years) | £16pm (3yrs) |
| Length/wheelbase | 4,241/2,651mm | 4,108/2,551mm | 4,154/2,604mm |
| Height/width | 1,531/1,793mm | 1,584/1,782mm | 1,597/1,756mm |
| Engine | 3cyl in-line/999cc | 3cyl in-line/999cc | 3cyl in-line/1,199cc |
| Peak power/revs | 113/5,000 bhp/rpm | 113/5,000 bhp/rpm | 108/5,500 bhp/rpm |
| Peak torque/revs | 200/2,000 Nm/rpm | 200/2,000 Nm/rpm | 205/1,500 Nm/rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed man/fwd | 6-speed man/fwd | 6-speed man/fwd |
| Fuel tank capacity/spare wheel | 50 litres/repair kit | 40 litres/repair kit | 45 litres/space saver |
| Boot capacity (seats up/down) | 400/1,395 litres | 385-455/1,281 litres | 410-520/1,289 litres |
| Kerbweight/payload/towing weight | 1,158/556/1,200kg | 1,175/555/1,100kg | 1,179/616/840kg |
| Turning circle | 10.1 metres | 10.6 metres | 10.8 metres |
| Basic warranty (miles)/recovery | 3yrs (60,000)/3yrs | 3yrs (60,000)/1yr | 3yrs (60,000)/1yr |
| Driver Power manufacturer/dealer pos. | 5th/10th | 17th/22nd | 24th/8th |
| NCAP: Adult/child/ped./assist/stars | 96/85/80/76/5 | 97/86/81/80/5 | 85/82/64/60/5 |
| 0-60/30-70mph | 9.4/9.5 secs | 9.7/9.2 secs | 10.6/10.2 secs |
| 30-50mph in 3rd/4th | 4.2/6.0 secs | 4.6/6.5 secs | 4.0/5.4 secs |
| 50-70mph in 5th/6th | 8.9/11.9 secs | 9.0/12.4 secs | 9.3/12.8 secs |
| Top speed/rpm at 70mph | 120mph/2,400rpm | 120mph/2,400rpm | 114mph/2,400rpm |
| Braking 70-0/60-0/30-0mph | 48.0/33.7/12.5m | 47.3/34.4/8.9m | 51.8/35.3/10.7m |
| Auto Express econ. (mpg/mpl)/range | 45.3/10.0/498 miles | 43.8/9.6/385 miles | 38.3/8.4/379 miles |
| WLTP combined mpg | 42.8-47.1mpg | 44.8–45.6mpg | 41.6-51.5mpg |
| WLTP combined mpl | 9.4-10.4mpl | 9.9-10.0mpl | 9.2-11.3mpl |
| Actual/claimed CO2/tax bracket | 144/116g/km/27% | 149/116g/km/27% | 170/109g/km/25% |
| Airbags/Isofix/parking sensors/cam | Six/yes/yes/£300 | Six/yes/yes/£260 | Six/yes/yes/yes |
| Auto box/lane-keep/blind-spot/AEB | £1,250/yes/yes/yes | £1,500/yes/no/yes | No/yes/£450/yes |
| Clim./cruise ctrl/leather/heated seats | Yes/y/£1,280*/£250 | Yes/yes/no/£300* | Yes/yes/£750*/no |
| Met paint/LEDs/keyless/pwr tailgate | £595/yes/£215/£400 | £575/yes/£340/no | £520/no/yes/no |
| Nav/digi dash/DAB/connected apps | Yes/yes/yes/yes | Yes/£375/yes/yes | Yes/no/yes/yes |
| Wireless charge/CarPlay/Android Auto | £240/yes/yes | £105/yes/yes | £650*/yes/yes |
