• All engines should prove to be economical
• Diesel no longer available
• Higher powered petrols should hit 50mpg easily

What are the running costs?

The Kamiq’s fuel costs are on par with other cars in its class. Unsurprisingly, the most frugal engine on offer is the now-discontinued 115hp 1.6-litre TDI diesel with a manual gearbox. Official figures claimed it was good for mid-fifties mpg and we got exceptionally close to these figures. The DSG auto does hurt efficiency a little, but you should still be able to get over 50mpg.

The 150hp 1.5-litre TSI petrol engine is also the least economical. It’s still pretty respectable though. Claimed economy is in the high-forties and we’ve been able to match this on a long and steady motorway jaunt. In fact, it’s barely any less efficient than the 1.0-litre petrols.

Speaking of, the 110hp 1.0-litre TSI is rated at low-fifties with a manual or high-forties with an auto. The less powerful 1.0-litre (95hp) is actually less efficient on account of its five-speed gearbox. It isn’t available with an automatic.

Reliability

• Good reputation for reliability
• Some infotainment niggles
• Feels solidly built and of good quality

The Kamiq’s infotainment system has had its gremlins, but the last car we tested behaved itself. Similarly we haven’t experienced any mechanical maladies during our time of testing. The mechanical components see service in a wide variety of other models across the Skoda, Audi, VW and SEAT ranges so should be reliable. Although there have been some reports of jerky running in the 1.5-litre TSI engine.

Servicing and maintenance

Like its Arona and T-Cross siblings, the Kamiq gets an unimpressive three-year or 60,000 mile warranty. That’s some way off the seven-year warranty offered by the Kia Stonic, although even that isn’t the industry best. Have the Toyota Yaris Cross serviced at a main Toyota dealer and you’ll get a class-leading ten year or 100,000 mile warranty.

Kamiq servicing is unlikely to be particularly pricey and there are service plans available. These allow you to pay a fixed amount up front or every month so you can plan your finances more easily.