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
Skoda Scala vs MG MG5 Comparison
Skoda Scala
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2024 Skoda
Scala
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2024 MG
MG5
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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 MG MG5
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
50L
270 to 280 km
50L
285 to 295 km
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
10 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$32,490 - $42,390
$24,990 - $28,990
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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
- Metallic Paint (+$550)
- Pearl Effect Paint (+$550)
- Premium Paint (+$1,100)
- Metallic Paint (+$700)
Reviews
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 999 - 1498 | 1490 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 1.0L | 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 85kW - 110kW | 84kW - 119kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 | 5600 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 250Nm | 150Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 3000 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 9.5 - 10.5 | |
