Skoda Kamiq vs Ford Puma 2021 comparison review | Chasing Cars

[@instars2027]

We chose Puma because of the bigger boot space and availability. Škoda dealer told us that you are expected to wait more than a year to get a new Kamiq.

[@Brian-om2hh]

I just enquired about the availability of a new Kamiq at a Skoda dealer here in the UK. He said the wait is still around a year. He also said he had 27 Kamiq's on order on the day I enquired....

[@satoshinakamoto3342]

Puma is like a giant hatchback, while Kamiq is like a miniature SUV

[@jacksellens5378]

I’m trying to help my mum chose between these two cars, the salesman in the 2 dealerships really can’t give us enough information about the cars other than it has 4 wheels. You’ve really given the information/ review that I was looking for and I’ll certainly be back to choose between different cars in the future 😂 Thanks & Great work 🤙

[@kelvpoon]

Kamiq. Just buy it. It’s that good!

[@dragospahontu]

@Jeff Cheah is it good?

[@johnhodge1263]

Has to be kamiq on looks, practicality,interior standards & Superior Quality.

[@sunnyday1966]

Definitely the kamiq. Monte Carlo trim is fantastic

[@michaelgoh5830]

Great watching your review Tom. Always very balanced and love your suggestion of other options as alternatives, when offering your verdict on these 2 SUVs, which I think are both excellent, in the small SUV category.

[@craigmytton1405]

I've got the puma st line x in desert Island Blue & it's an amazing car

[@thomasw5045]

The incredible loud engine vibrations at low rpm in the PUMA made us get the Kamiq. Headroom in the Fiesta with the panoramic roof is terrible for people over 6 ft.

[@leoesposito8762]

I don't agree about loud engine vibration but I agree about the back seat it's ok at best, the kamiq does have more room..

[@leoesposito8762]

@@StephenFogarty2023 I wasn't having a go at him I was just giving my opinion about the Puma of my experience.. now it's enough said..

[@raduandreibuzoianu4211]

@@leoesposito8762 Of course it has more room since its just a box. :) No design whatsoever in 2021...

[@vinodkumar-or4lp]

Good comparison. Covered all points. Much waited one is comparison between all Kamiq 3 variants! I found that so many people are looking for this comparison. I am eagerly waiting that comparison from you as you do really good review and comparisons. Base, monte carlo and limited edition.

[@theophaneantipater6333]

Great car review ! I think the best choice is Skoda Kamiq during the week ... and Ford Puma for the week-end Like that no problem to choose !

[@classic287]

I like the Skoda. It's very classy looking. Too bad there are non in the US to buy ☹️

[@markheywood8236]

Skoda provide more quality, practicality and spec for your money than just about anyone else. The Ford may look more interesting and take tight turns a bit better...but to live with every day, the Skoda will kick it's arse.

[@autonewstv86]

*Thís ís the review I've been waiting for* ❤️

[@chasingcars]

I'm so glad!

[@leoesposito8762]

And so which one you like better?

[@photoholohan]

Same as. Thanks for the review @ChasingCars 👍🏻

[@paulcolmer9046]

In the UK I choose the 155 ps ST X with the getrag manual gearbox. A real hoot to drive, more equipment than Fiesta ST and extra room , shame you don't get this engine/gearbox. Great review,

[@MrPhilgos]

For me, you consistently miss 1 thing that I want to know for aus country drivers...ground clearance. Our storm drains in town plus state forest roads make this important.

[@chookfeather]

Yes exactly

[@alxdava2004]

Go to the website of both producers

[@tparker8581]

Thanks for the Review! Please review the Kamiq Monte Carlo and Limited when they get released. I’ve been waiting for these models for a few months now. The limited version appears to tick all the boxes for a luxury small SUV at an affordable price.

[@lisab8078]

That is what I though although the Skoda dealer told me this week the Limited editions are sold out - not sure if that is true or not.

[@tparker8581]

@@lisab8078 let’s hope that dealer got it wrong. I mean it was only meant to be on sale for 6 months, but it didn’t even get released yet.

[@tparker8581]

@@StephenFogarty2023 thanks for the info. You seem to know a bit about this model. You interested in one too?

[@lisab8078]

@@tparker8581 The dealer was definitely wrong - I contacted Skoda who said they can. now order them

[@lisab8078]

@@StephenFogarty2023 Thank I have found one - and Skoda have said dealers can order them.

[@alfiedog7770]

Wow a lot of out dated perceptions on 3 pot engines. This is not the 90s/ early 00s. These cars have more power and dynamics than the 4 pots of old. I have owned the Kamiq for almost a week in its 3 pot variant and surprisingly impressed with its power. Just managed a 6 hour round trip to Wilsons prom and it performed superbly. In regards to low rev speeds, the lag is almost non existent if you leave in sport mode and fuel economy is not really affected. Just one thing in regards to 2021 plated Kamiqs, they deleted the nets and detachable torch in the boot but the steering wheel has been updated with a bit of piano black and updated chrome buttons. I don’t regret not waiting for the 4 pot upgrade as 200nm of torque still provides plenty of punch and with such a quiet engine. Very happy Kamiq owner. Puma looks like something for a more youthful (20s) audience

[@Peter-vn8ue]

Perhaps the jury is still out on 3 cylinder engines until they have been around for several years and proven their reliability.

[@chasingcars]

Having had a turbo three-pot petrol in our family garage for almost three years, among other cars, they're bloody good modern engines. Torquey and efficient in the real world, not just on paper.

[@russellchristison8425]

Spot on mate, I’ve spent a few days with T Cross loan cars when our VWs have been in for services 4 adults on board used sport mode and the in drive mode for 110 kph freeway driving,

[@khelgarironfist3301]

Steering wheel update is just cosmetic right?

[@yoshimitsu411]

Good review. The one thing I've noticed on other reviews is that the rear seats fold flat in line with the boot. There is also no lip which is not the same as the Kamiq cars in Australia.

[@BennnWJK]

I mean, the Kamiq at least looks like a small SUV. The Puma is basically a hatchback with a 2 inch lift...

[@chasingcars]

Both really push the definition of SUV, though yeah, the edgy crossover lines of the Kamiq are more traditional SUV I suppose.

[@yoshimitsu411]

When will the four cylinder Kamiq be available?

[@damo5701]

Yes exactly. The 110 TSI kamiq is a model I would actually consider. The three pot doesn't have enough performance for my tastes. Apparently is was delayed due to s/w problems with the stop start system.

[@chasingcars]

Kamiq 110TSI four cylinder is out now.

[@damo5701]

@@chasingcars that's great news, though not on their website yet. Good review by the way. Cheers (Edit just did a refresh and monte carlo model is there (available 2021) but can't use the build function at the moment.)

[@SASSY13169]

@@damo5701 it’s available late Feb/early March.

[@damo5701]

@@SASSY13169 Cheers sassy

[@TheYoyoma3]

Wow the review we've been waiting for

[@chasingcars]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@zaamuro8408]

Defs a Fiesta ST in this price range. Shame that Skoda put the fan speed in the infotainment - a very silly thing to do...

[@chasingcars]

Totally agree. Fiesta ST, Polo GTI or the incoming i20 N all make huge sense .... to us car people! Glad to see there are two peachy chassis under these grocery-getters as well, though. Good cars.

[@ashalim79]

Awesome review and comparison as always! Kinda like your comparison with CX-30 and T-Roc Sports...one better interior/features, the other better driving dynamics :)

[@chasingcars]

Good call!

[@heat6677]

Hi Tom Several Kamiq reviews and also for VW"s. but what about Kamiq v T-Roc or is T-Cross? And it would be great to see a comparison between the Ford Puma v some luxury SUVs like the Q2. and Lexus UX.

[@alxdava2004]

T roc is full of plastic. Only plastic. Ugly car

[@paultasker7788]

Head versus heart. Puma more fun and more stylish. Kamiq more comfortable and practical

[@richieduck67]

Can't argue with the value equation on the Kamiq

[@chasingcars]

It drives your dollar further, I agree.

[@kpcart]

SKODA YETI

[@FreiherrvonWeilberg]

Puma ST is a 1.5l 3 cylinder with 200hp. Not a 4 cylinder

[@chasingcars]

Slip of the tongue during a long spiel, thanks for pointing that out.

[@leoesposito8762]

I thought it's a 1ltr..

[@FreiherrvonWeilberg]

@@chasingcars no worries mate. Thanks for the great video 😊

[@FreiherrvonWeilberg]

@@leoesposito8762 Not the ST variant which is currently only available in Europe

[@Staff7A]

Skoda for sure. The Puma has a ‘fresh new look’. A rather polite way of saying it’s hideous.

[@russellchristison8425]

Lol

[@jetic89]

Please 😂😂😂 the kamiq looks like someone tried to copy the fiat multipla look ....

[@trevp1861]

Well the skoda looks like it has eye lashes.. tye puma looks beter anyday

[@angelsnow2695]

Look not attack on you ♥️ it's personal choice I personally think the skoda looks like a square box no style or performance .. it would be a boring world..but Sombody did say my Ford puma looked like frankensteins monster how very dare they. The Ford puma is very stylish comfy. I know I have the ST. I get the new 2022 plate Had no problems just so many tech on it at first a mind field. Over whelmed me I loved it people took photos of mine.. But saying that it is one of ford's limited edition pride rainbow colour worth £26.000. And after 3 years I got 19.000 due to low milage ..so bought new one last November pick up 1st September with plenty of pounds to spare.. For holidays... And prides up n down the UK.. But not knocking your choice..

[@lukehall3487]

You never touched on that the Puma can have a power tailgate :)

[@chasingcars]

You're right. It's a $750 option on the ST-Line.

[@truthalways6601]

That never works

[@lukehall3487]

@@truthalways6601 well it does, so not sure what you’re looking at

[@truthalways6601]

@@lukehall3487 sorry buddy I own an st line x mhev 155 and the remote raising and hands free of the tailgate and the keyless entry are very common faults.

[@lukehall3487]

@@truthalways6601 that’s why you have warranty. Get it fixed ✌🏻😊

[@talibmirza928]

When kamiq will launch in India?

[@janleinen8202]

Good review with a good presenter!

[@userunit1]

Please do Skoda Kamiq versus Kia Seltos Sports Plus

[@chasingcars]

Seltos is quite a bit bigger - probably a more direct rival to the Skoda Karoq.

[@yoshimitsu411]

No manual gearbox on the limited edition or Monte Carlo version. Why?

[@chasingcars]

I’ll ask Skoda, but my informed guess is that the majority of manual buyers want the base model as it’s a price sensitive decision. I know that doesn’t jibe with the view that enthusiasts buy manual and want high spec - which is true - but I think the majority of manual buyers want the cheapest way in.

[@yoshimitsu411]

@@chasingcars thank you

[@alexsen3957]

Great review !

[@chasingcars]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sams3913]

Nice as always Tom. Love that ending- what can you get for the $$ - such an important facet to consider when the market says, ‘SUV or bust’.

[@chasingcars]

Might change one or two minds. Not that there's anything wrong with the Kamiq or Puma - they're good cars - but you don't have to buy an SUV just because.

[@ofri6309]

Is Ford Puma manufactured in the UK or in America?

[@cornelcristea9818]

Only in Romania.

[@kelvpoon]

Where’s the 110tsi kamiq

[@chasingcars]

Just received an answer from Skoda - on sale shortly. The 110TSI has been delayed by the same auto start/stop software issue that has delayed the launch of the Scala hatch.

[@alexger85]

Poor Tom: SUV after SUV after SUV....GIVE THE MAN AN ESTATE CAR!

[@chasingcars]

Good thing I own an estate car!

[@alexger85]

@@chasingcars And a Volvo at that!

[@w00t777]

Haha so true!!! I seriously still don't see the appeal of SUVs

[@Charliechorizo]

Škoda Superb or Octavia?

[@MLife1972]

Great review. The comparison really made the Puma look very claustrphophobic inside thanks to the dark headlining and smaller glass. The Kamiq was like a breath of fresh air inside. It also looks like Ford upholstery (especially when you did the close up) looks poorly made compared to the Skoda. Most people were upset with Ford's Powershift auto because of their refusal to admit fault and reluctance to address customer issues. They may have a better transmission now but many will be fearful of Ford's after care. For me it's the Kamiq. It just looks more classy compared to the Matchbox car looks of the Puma.

[@sea1tie1]

The thing about the puma I just dislike is the high tailgate. I want to be able to get my dog in the trunk. Other than that it's one of the only crossovers I actually like. Maybe it's cause its not trying to be something it isn't.

[@epec20]

Pick the dog up? 🤷🏽‍♀️🙈😆

[@michaeldean7220]

Can't help thinking that the Puma is just too much a Fiesta that's been down the gym a bit and popped on some sporty clobber! Sporty look wise it trounces most in this sector but if you drill down to what you really need a small SUV to do it lags behind.

[@johncleaver4245]

Just a thought but do you really need to access the fans on a aircon with climate control?...if so just use the knobs to turn the temp up or down to get the fan’s going to your desired speed...oh and I think at the moment the best bang for your bucks in this segment is the Kia Seltos sports +. Thanks for the review.

[@chasingcars]

Not everybody likes auto-fan - including me.

[@johncleaver4245]

@@chasingcarsReally! You don’t like climate control?...that’s all a “ auto-fan” is.

[@leoesposito8762]

Well now that you mentioned it I would take the Fiesta..but yeah both good cars but I think like the look of the Puma to be honest... great vid btw 👍

[@chasingcars]

Couldn't help myself Leo -- those smallest hot hatches are about the same money!

[@malcolmscott4150]

Great sum up Tom - Fiesta ST all the way from a drivers point of view however if must have a small suv these are both great at delivering what it says on the box and that grey Puma floats my boat along with the juke and soon to be reintroduced Captur - this has become a sharply contested segment yet it would be nice if Ford would import a luxury dct fiesta Vignale to sit alongside the ST - imho :)

[@chasingcars]

Good thoughts. Puma is definitely the driver's light SUV. I liked Juke, but the way it has been specified for Australia is daft - the big 19" wheels are uncomfortable (what a shock!), but the mid-spec car on 17" wheels still has a plastic steering wheel. So what are you supposed to do? Not buy it until they fix that is my answer.

[@mirrindbaloch9328]

Thanks mate..👍❤👍

[@richardholmes7199]

Greeting from Utah.

[@nickos1397]

Looks like ford isn't treating u aussies like eu.Here we get the puma as a hybrid and with manual at the same price as a kamiq with the 1000cc tsi

[@jamesheggie1854]

What a terrific review, especially how close these cars rank compared to each other. I do have to mention that there were a few mentions that weren't mentioned and that was when comparing the rear seating of both the skoda was said to be better although it didn't have a sunroof which the puma does and the Skoda was given better rear seating space without mentioning the lack of a sunroof which would have made a huge difference. Also from the comments the puma sounded much nicer to drive, so not due how the skoda came out on top. But aside from that, great review and always enjoyable. For me personally I'd go the Ford.

[@alfiedog7770]

I purchased a Kamiq with a pano roof.Still plenty of headroom

[@chasingcars]

Thanks, James. Hopefully it was clear that the Kamiq didn't have a sunroof - though with so much headroom without one, I think you'll still get a six-footer in there even with the glass roof. You're definitely right that the Puma is *better* to drive, though the Kamiq is no slouch and still has a nice chassis - so ultimately with the Skoda's better interior packaging it emerged, thinly, as the victor. That said, I would quite happily recommend either car, which is rare in a comparison.

[@johnnyk6906]

holy smoke, Kamiq has frontend of Seltos and Puma has same rear as Seltos.

[@kelvpoon]

Use obdeleven to turn off that open Door beep

[@chasingcars]

I think I would have to do that. The beep is so obnoxious.

[@davehogan6401]

ED, HNY, as per your closing comments I just don't know why you would buy a Puma, sporty small SUV thats not a good SUV and much sportier alternatives for $$ it'll probably be a roaring success lol. I seen white manual Kamiqs go for $27k on carsales too fyi!

[@chasingcars]

A $27k manual Kamiq is honestly a good deal -- the usual "SUV tax" compared to a hatch is pretty limited on the base Kamiq. But yeah, I'd go a Fiesta ST, Polo GTI or the forthcoming i20 N, because I don't need the space.

[@bilalguner3030]

Hello, greetings from Turkey, why is there no Turkish subtitle option for the videos?

[@ndie8075]

Kamiq first...

[@leem5894]

Watching from the UK, the Puma ST is still a 3 cylinder just like the Fiesta ST.

[@chasingcars]

Slip of the tongue. Thanks for pointing it out.

[@kevinmills5293]

You didn’t mention how low and useless the arm rests are in the Puma or the fact there is no where for your sunglasses.

[@epec20]

😆😆😆😆🙈...

[@Niro.C]

The Puma is made in Romania.

[@julzyin]

Well done skoda!

[@arjunr3096]

Skoda kamiq car is super super

[@johnwhite2143]

Id take the puma based on looks an drving dynamics, in Scotland uk most the pumas are 1.0t petrol manuals with mhev in 125 or 155hp or you can get the puma st with 1.5t petrol 200bhp and 320nm torque which i will be ordering in December this year, we dont get diesel pumas in uk but you can choose automatic for the 1.0t pumas if u dont want manual but puma st 1.5t is manual only an very well specced 👌👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Peter-vn8ue]

Tom what makes the Puma a SUV? It looks like a hatchback to me. I really dont think 3 cylinder engine vehicles are going to take off. If Ford didn't have enough buyers of both the Ranger and Everest, I doubt selling their other vehicles would be a viable proposition as the Ranger and Everest are their best sellers and nothing much else sells here. I would by a Hyundai or Kia product than these 2 contenders.

[@BennnWJK]

It’s a couple of inches inches taller than your typical family hatch. Apparently, that’s all it takes to be a SUV these days

[@robertceroli3512]

Ford should have used the 1.5T from the focas at 130kw would have been a lot more fun to drive especially when your on the hwy .I've said it before the puma will be another Ford sales flop.The Suzuki Vitara or s cross is far better buy same money and you get Suzuki's boostajet eng 1.4t 4cyl and 6sp tc auto long term will be a lot more reliable than these two duds and far better resale value when time comes to sell

[@MLife1972]

It's frustrating that we don't even get the more powerful version of the 3-cylinder.

[@chasingcars]

Pretty hard to guess that two brand-new badges will be "duds", IMO.

[@ehudk215]

Why am I not surprised yet again you choose a VAG group car as a winner...

[@chasingcars]

Volkswagen cars have scored a number of losses on this channel. Tiguan went down pretty hard to the RAV4 Hybrid, to name one. Can't change the fact that VAG know how to make an excellent car, most of the time, however.

[@ehudk215]

@@StephenFogarty2023 What Car? gave the win to the Puma over the Skoda.

[@ehudk215]

@@chasingcars Just to let the Skoda Kodiaq beat it... What Car? just gave the Puma a win over the Kamiq. For some reason in your site a VAG car just cannot lose. Its a shame cause at least when not you test car not compared to VAG, it is enjoying and interesting. Just make sure you let all other manufacturers know their cars dont stand a chance against the utterly amazing VAG cars.

[@ehudk215]

@@StephenFogarty2023 Dont hate anything. I would be all over an RS6, my dream car as a kid was the rally Audi Quattro, I think most of their cars offer a pretty good overall package. not the perfection this site which has obvious bias tries to portray! But hey I'm sure they would even give the nod to a Polo GTI over a GR Yaris...

[@ehudk215]

@@StephenFogarty2023 You are an internet bully, who is having a hard time facing criticism of his darling car brand, you have been reported, this is language that should never be used when discussing cars, and I call on the moderators to cut in before youtube does

[@klaushoehne4918]

ST-Line vs Style falsch, wenn dann vs Monte Carlo. Deshalb nicht ernst nehmen, das ist wie Äpfel mit Birnen vergleichen!

[@stephenboulton1347]

How on earth is the skoda an suv ? Just looks like a normal hatchback.

[@chasingcars]

It's a perception thing, I suppose. The roofline is definitely higher than a corresponding hatchback. Where do you draw the line? It's clearly no longer about off-roading ability or even ground clearance to the ordinary consumer.

[@Charliechorizo]

It's a similar shape to the BMW X1, and has a Škoda wagon vibe. SUVs aren't offroad 4WDs...

[@veritaskaa]

Pronunciation: Skoda = [sh k o d a] with shortly sounded [o] as same as last [a], no accent; Kamiq is not [k a m i k], it is ended with q, so also [v] has to be come out: kamiq = [k a m i k v]

[@BillNanson]

So much missing in this report - parking sensors - yes/no? Reversing cameras - yes/no? They are suv‘s (you say) so 4wd, fwd, rwd? Owning a car is not just about a chunky steeringwheel…

[@CAPS_AMERICA]

SKODA AND VOLKWAGEN DESIGNS LOOK LIKE THEY CAME OUT OF A GRANNY'S IDEA. TOO OLD FASHIONED AND DESIGNED TO BE DRIVEN BY OLDER PEOPLE IN THEIR 60s

[@cuajocuajocuajo]

Piumah

[@mach-e3572]

The Puma looks sportier 👌

[@chasingcars]

Yep. Quite a difference in aesthetic between the pair. I think different people will like each.

[@tautliners]

The Kamiq is such a good looking car whereas the Puma is so ugly and most likely to get stolen cos its a Ford.

[@69memnon69]

The kamiq is butt ugly from the front, nice rear though. It looks like a Ssangyong from the front.

[@MLife1972]

Totally agree. The rear is very nice, but the front looks a bit weird. I'm a bit tired of the Skoda bbq grill and the headlights look a bit Jeep Cherokee to me.

[@chasingcars]

Yeah, not sure the dual headlight thing is working that well for Skoda. I loved the pre-facelift Octavia RS Mk III with the single-piece headlights. Very handsome.

[@philipc239]

👍😉

[@MeirCohen.kingbibi]

Ford puma.

[@rustypipe]

after year or two Ford starts to rattle

[@smule27]

I think Ford logo doesn’t look very good

[@chasingcars]

Been around a while, that one.

[@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt]

The Puma looks like a yawning frog. They're both gutless. Suited for a teenage mum who doesnt care about cars. 3 cyl engines need to be revved hard to make work. OK if you like driving at 5000 rpm everywhere. For $30K one can actually get a real car. Who buys these stupid things?

[@ericwong8808]

I will never consider a 3 cylinder trash like these shame on car manufacturers

[@chasingcars]

Why not?

[@sonsofmatriarchy5552]

I think your opinion is Wong, considering the GR Yaris is 3 cylinder...

[@tpv59]

I believe you are WRONG. They are HIGH OUTPUT engines. It is 2021.

[@Peter-vn8ue]

@@StephenFogarty2023 not in the petrol version of the Yaris cross, its underpowered.

[@Peter-vn8ue]

@@StephenFogarty2023 I would not buy any VW product or one of its subsidiary products due to the scandal VW had with the diesel emissions cheating software that has the potential to shorten the lives of millions. I personally don't believe in rewarding such a reckless company by purchasing their vehicles, but each to their own.

[@Deatomizer]

What an odd comparison. Who buys Skoda?