8.1
2023 Skoda Scala review
Skoda's entry-level small hatch has some great elements, but feels a bit budget and there are some notable safety omissions.
![[object Object] profile picture](https://c-images.carexpert.com.au/upload/q_auto:best/f_auto/c_scale,w_1600/v1/authors/clbzv84s300008a46ceyg40l2.jpg)
Matt Campbell
Chery Omoda 5 vs Skoda Scala Comparison
Chery Omoda 5
Deal Available!
Skoda Scala
Deal Available!
2024 Chery
Omoda 5
vs
2024 Skoda
Scala
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
50L
340 to 370 km
50L
265 to 275 km
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$25,490 - $38,001
$33,590 - $42,090
Save with CarExpert
CarExpert's Take
NA
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Pretty good price point for base model
- Seven-year warranty now standard
- Clever interior packaging
Misses
- 1.0 TSI is characterful but relatively unrefined
- Blind-spot, rear cross-traffic not available
- No keyless entry or push-button start
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Metallic Paint (+$550)
- Pearl Effect Paint (+$550)
- Premium Paint (+$1,100)
- Power Tailgate (+$600)
- Service Pack - 5 Year/75,000km (+$1,800)
Colours Available
The full colour palette comprises:
- Space Black
- Mercurial Grey
- Saturn Silver
- Lunar White
- Titan Green
- Jupiter Blue
- Midnight Blue
In the EX, Mercurial Grey, Lunar White and Saturn Silver are also available with bold red accents on the side skirts, mirrors, wheels and front bumper.
Reviews
NA
Ready To Buy
Gallery
NA
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 - 1598 | 999 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 1.6L | 1.5L, 1.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 108kW - 137kW | 85kW - 110kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 210Nm - 275Nm | 200Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 | 10.5 | |
