Toyota Yaris Cross vs Skoda Kamiq

The Toyota Yaris Cross starts from $31,790 before on-road costs, while the Skoda Kamiq opens at $30,900. That makes the Skoda Kamiq the more affordable entry point by $890.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $34,969 and $33,990 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Toyota Yaris Cross by roughly $2,425 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Toyota Yaris Cross features a 8-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Skoda Kamiq gets a 8.3-inch display and 8-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Toyota Yaris Cross stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto that you will not find on the Skoda Kamiq. The Skoda Kamiq counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Toyota Yaris Cross uses a 1.5L 3-cyl Hybrid producing 85kW and 141Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.8 seconds.

The Skoda Kamiq responds with a Petrol making 85kW and 200Nm, paired to a 7-speed dsg driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.1 seconds.

Power output is identical on paper, so the difference comes down to tuning, weight distribution, and suspension. In the real-world sprint, the Toyota Yaris Cross is 0.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Toyota Yaris Cross measures 4,180mm long on a 2,560mm wheelbase, 61mm shorter than the Skoda Kamiq at 4,241mm (2,651mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Skoda Kamiq generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 390L in the Toyota Yaris Cross and 400L in the Skoda Kamiq, giving the Skoda Kamiq a 10L advantage.

For towing, the Skoda Kamiq leads with a 1,200kg braked capacity vs 400kg. That 800kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,083/year for the Toyota Yaris Cross and $1,568/year for the Skoda Kamiq. That is a $485 annual difference in favour of the Toyota Yaris Cross.

Estimated annual total: $1,083 (Toyota Yaris Cross) vs $1,568 (Skoda Kamiq). The Toyota Yaris Cross saves you roughly $485 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota Yaris Cross) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Skoda Kamiq). The Skoda Kamiq has longer coverage.