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.
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Matt Campbell
2022 Skoda Scala vs 2024 BMW 1 Series Comparison
Skoda Scala
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BMW 1 Series
2022 Skoda
Scala
vs
2024 BMW
1 Series
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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8.1
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Based on the Skoda Scala AMBITION 85TSI
Based on the BMW 1 Series
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
50L
245 to 275 km
42L - 49L
248 to 368 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year - 7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
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$54,800 - $82,500
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CarExpert's Take
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
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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
- Premium Paint (+$550)
- Service Pack - 5 Year/75,000km (+$1,500)
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Colours Available
The BMW 1 Series is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Alpine White
- Black Sapphire (+$1308)
- Melbourne Red (+$1308)
- M Misano Blue (+$1308)
- Skyscraper Grey (+$1308)
- Storm Bay metallic (+$2000)
- Frozen Pure Grey metallic (+$3846)
The 118i Sport is only available in solid black paint.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 999 - 1498 | 1499 - 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.0L, 1.5L | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3, TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 85kW - 110kW | 103kW - 233kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6000 | 4600 - 5750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 250Nm | 220Nm - 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 1480 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 9.5 - 11.1 | |
