Comparison: Ground clearance Skoda Kamiq vs. competitors 2024

In the hotly contested world of compact crossovers, manufacturers have to make sure their offerings boast impressive features, and one of those key features is ground clearance. That's where the Skoda Kamiq comes in – a plucky little warrior armed with a solid ground clearance of 182 millimeters. But ground clearance isn’t just about driving over rocks and logs, it’s so much more than that. It’s about the car’s ability to glide effortlessly over potholes, steep driveways and any other urban obstacle that might decide to pop up. So, let’s have a closer look at the Skoda Kamiq’s ground clearance, and how it fares against its rivals.

Skoda Kamiq - How has the ground clearance changed over the generations?

As a relatively new addition to Skoda’s lineup, the Kamiq currently only has one generation under its belt. The first generation (2019-now) sports a ground clearance of 182 mm, already making Skoda’s newest SUV an interesting proposition in the world of crossovers. While we can’t compare changes between generations as yet, it will be fascinating to see if Skoda tweaks this figure in years to come.

The difference in Ground clearance between first generation (1.Generation) from 2019 and last generation (Kamiq 1. Generation (1. Facelift)) from 2024 is 0.6cm mm.
The ground clearance of the current generation of Kamiq is 188 mm.

The ground clearance compared to other Skoda models

Now, in the context of Skoda’s formidable fleet of vehicles, the Kamiq slots itself right into a sweet spot. While it doesn't quite match the Enyaq iV (187 mm), Kodiaq RS (195 mm), or the behemoth Kodiaq (199 mm) in the ground clearance game, it does tower over the Octavia Combi (142 mm), Fabia (138 mm), and - funnily enough - the Octavia RS Limousine (129 mm).

Skoda Kamiq vs other current cars by Skoda

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Ground clearance: Kamiq vs. other models by Skoda
Variant nameGround clearance
Octavia RS Combi 129 mm
Octavia RS Limousine 129 mm
Superb Limousine 136 mm
Superb Combi 137 mm
Fabia 138 mm
Octavia Combi 142 mm
Octavia Scout 142 mm
Octavia Limousine 143 mm
Scala 149 mm
Superb Scout 151 mm
Karoq 172 mm
Karoq Scout 172 mm
Enyaq iV RS Coupé 181 mm
Kamiq 182 mm
Enyaq RS 185 mm
Enyaq 186 mm
Enyaq iV 187 mm
Kodiaq 187 mm
Kodiaq Scout 191 mm
Enyaq Coupé 193 mm
Enyaq RS Coupé 194 mm
Enyaq iV Coupé 194 mm
Kodiaq RS 197 mm

How does the ground clearance of the Skoda Kamiq compare to it's nearest competitors?

When it comes to competitors, Skoda’s Kamiq isn't backing down from anyone. Offering a cozy 182 mm ground clearance, it stands tall compared to the likes of the Honda HR-V (185 mm) and the KIA XCeed (184 mm) but truly dwarfs the Citroen C4 (156 mm) and VW T-Roc (161 mm). Surely, the Kamiq must be chuckling at the Audi Q2 (145 mm) in its rearview mirror. Of course, there are some rivals that just can't be beaten, and the likes of the Citroen C5 Aircross (230 mm) and Ford Kuga (201 mm) still sit atop the ground clearance mountain - but the Kamiq's attempts are valiant, to say the least.

Skoda Kamiq vs. similar cars

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Ground clearance: Skoda Kamiq vs. similar cars
Car modelGround clearance
Subaru XV 2012220 mm
Mazda CX-5 2012210 mm
VW Tiguan 2007200 mm
Renault Kadjar 2015200 mm
Opel Antara 2006200 mm
Nissan Qashqai 2007200 mm
SsangYong Torres 2023195 mm
Citroen C4 Aircross 2012195 mm
Opel Grandland 2022188 mm
Skoda Kamiq 2024188 mm
Chevrolet Captiva 2006185 mm
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 2017183 mm
Suzuki S-Cross 2022175 mm
Jeep Renegade 2014175 mm
Mazda CX-30 2019175 mm
KIA XCeed 2019172 mm
Renault Austral 2022170 mm
Hyundai ix35 2010170 mm
Hyundai Bayon 2021165 mm
VW T-Roc 2017161 mm
MINI Countryman 2010149 mm
Audi Q2 2016145 mm
MINI Paceman 2013135 mm

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