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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
Skoda Scala vs Suzuki Swift Comparison
Skoda Scala
Suzuki Swift
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2024 Skoda
Scala
vs
2024 Suzuki
Swift
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
50L
270 to 280 km
37L
141 to 226 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$32,490 - $42,390
$22,490 - $33,490
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Fun to drive all the time
- Relatively cheap to buy and run
- Decent practicality, standard kit
Misses
- Rubbish Pioneer infotainment unit
- Interior feels tinny and dated
- Not as cheap as it used to be
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)
NA
Colours Available
Metallic paint is $690 in Queensland and $595 in all other states and territories. The Sport’s two-tone paint is $1190 in Queensland and $1095 elsewhere.
Pure White Pearl is standard on all models, with the following finishes optional:
- Speedy Blue
- Mineral Grey
- Premium Silver (excludes Sport)
- Super Black
- Burning Red
- Champion Yellow (Sport)
- Flame Orange with black roof (Sport)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 999 - 1498 | 998 - 1373 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.0L, 1.5L | 1.4L, 1.2L, 1.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3, TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4, INLINE 3, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 85kW - 110kW | 61kW - 103kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 250Nm | 112Nm - 230Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 2500 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 9.9 - 13 | |
