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 Kia Cerato Comparison
Skoda Scala
Kia Cerato
2022 Skoda
Scala
vs
2024 Kia
Cerato
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How they stack...
CarExpert Rating
Based on the Skoda Scala AMBITION 85TSI
Based on the Kia Cerato S SAFETY PACK
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
50L
245 to 275 km
50L
340 to 370 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year - 7 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
warranty
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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
Josh Nevett
Deputy Marketplace Editor
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Refined ride, handling
- Class-leading boot space
- Seven-year warranty
Misses
- Price hikes
- Sensitive safety systems
- Dated interior
Colours Available
The Cerato range is available in nine finishes:
- Clear White
- Snow White Pearl*
- Mineral Blue*
- Silky Silver*
- Horizon Blue*
- Steel Grey*
- Runway Red*
- Platinum Graphite*
- Aurora Black*
*Premium paint adds $520
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 999 - 1498 | 1591 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 1.0L | 2.0L, 1.6L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 85kW - 110kW | 112kW - 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6000 | 6000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 250Nm | 192Nm - 265Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 1500 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 10 - 10.3 | |
