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
BMW 1 Series vs Skoda Scala Comparison
BMW 1 Series
Skoda Scala
2024 BMW
1 Series
vs
2024 Skoda
Scala
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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8.1
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Based on the BMW 1 Series
Based on the Skoda Scala AMBITION 85TSI
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
42L
248 to 315 km
50L
265 to 275 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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7 year
warranty
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MSRP
$49,900 - $76,600
$33,590 - $42,090
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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
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- 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 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) | ||
| 1499 - 1998 | 999 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.0L | 1.5L, 1.0L | |
| 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 | ||
| 103kW - 225kW | 85kW - 110kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4200 - 5000 | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 220Nm - 450Nm | 200Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1480 - 1800 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 - 11 | 10.5 | |
