Is the Kamiq's engine from Volkswagen?

[AlanaAnn]

The Kamiq's engine is from Volkswagen. It is equipped with two types of engines: a 1.2-liter turbocharged engine and a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated engine. The 1.2-liter turbocharged engine delivers 116 horsepower and a maximum torque of 200 Nm, while the 1.5-liter naturally aspirated engine provides 112 horsepower and a maximum torque of 145 Nm. The Kamiq is a compact SUV under the Skoda brand. In terms of body dimensions, it measures 4390mm in length, 1781mm in width, and 1593mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2610mm. For the suspension system, the Kamiq uses a MacPherson independent suspension at the front and a torsion beam non-independent suspension at the rear.

[DiMary]

I've been driving the Kamiq for almost two years, and I can tell you it's indeed based on Volkswagen technology. The 1.5L engine used in the Kamiq belongs to Volkswagen's EA211 series, the same as my colleague's Lavida. I remember during the last maintenance visit, the mechanic pointed at the engine bay and said: 'Look at this layout, it's almost identical to Volkswagen models.' However, the tuning is slightly different - it drives quite smoothly in urban areas, though the initial acceleration is gentler than the Lavida. The transmission is also Aisin's 6AT, and this mature powertrain combination makes maintenance affordable too. My last oil and filter change only cost me just over 300 yuan.

[OAnthony]

Having previously researched Skoda's materials, the KAMIQ, as a model under the Volkswagen Group, indeed shares engine technology. The EA211 engine it is equipped with has been used in the Volkswagen Bora and Sagitar, featuring a classic design of cast iron cylinder block combined with an aluminum cylinder head. A repair shop owner once shared an interesting tidbit with me: the KAMIQ's engine wiring harness connector specifications are compatible with Volkswagen's, even sharing the same tools when replacing spark plugs. However, the exhaust manifold design has been adjusted, resulting in slight differences in startup sound, but the fuel consumption performance remains largely consistent. My car averages around 7.2L per 100km.

[Gretchen]

Worked in a 4S shop for six years, disassembled dozens of Kamiq engines. Strictly speaking, it can't be called 'pure Volkswagen', but all core components come from the Volkswagen system. The piston rings are from German KS, the timing chain uses Continental Group products, and even the ECU program was tuned by Volkswagen engineers. One detail is particularly obvious: the torque parameters of the engine mount bolts are exactly the same as those of the Jetta. However, the intake manifold was redesigned to accommodate the Kamiq's higher engine compartment space.

[EmeryLee]

After comparing the maintenance manuals of the KAMIQ and TACQUA, the similarity in the engine section exceeds 85%. Both are products of Volkswagen's modular MQB platform, with identical bore and stroke dimensions of 76.5mm×75.6mm and a compression ratio of 11:1. A mechanic once taught me a trick: if the third digit of the engine number is 'D', it belongs to the EA211 series. However, the KAMIQ lacks the dual-loop system found in Volkswagen vehicles, resulting in slightly higher fuel consumption during cold starts. On the plus side, parts are cheaper—for instance, replacing an original oxygen sensor costs just over 400 yuan.