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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.
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Matt Campbell
Mini 3D Hatch vs Skoda Scala Comparison
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Skoda Scala
2024 Mini
3D Hatch
vs
2024 Skoda
Scala
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City driving
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
40L - 44L
224 to 317 km
50L
270 to 280 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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7 year
warranty
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MSRP
$41,000 - $58,990
$32,490 - $42,390
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CarExpert's Take
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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)
Reviews
NA
Ready To Buy
Gallery
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, ELECTRIC | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1499 - 1998 | 999 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L, 0.0 | 1.5L, 1.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, TURBO 3, NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 100kW - 170kW | 85kW - 110kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 5200 | 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 220Nm - 330Nm | 200Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1250 - 1480 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.2 - 11 | 10.5 | |
