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
2024 Skoda Scala vs 2022 Toyota Corolla Comparison
Skoda Scala
Toyota Corolla
2024 Skoda
Scala
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2022 Toyota
Corolla
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Based on the Skoda Scala AMBITION 85TSI
Based on the Toyota Corolla SX HYBRID
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
50L
265 to 275 km
43L - 50L
151 to 300 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$33,590 - $42,090
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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
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Fantastic real-world fuel economy
- Cheap capped-price servicing
- Infotainment screen is finally up-to-date
Misses
- Boot space is awkward and too small
- Backseat space feels second-rate
- Cabin has 50 shades of black finishes
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)
- Power Tailgate (+$600)
- Service Pack - 5 Year/75,000km (+$1,800)
NA
Colours Available
Hatch:
- Glacier White
- Frosted White ($575 extra)
- Silver Pearl ($575 extra)
- Jasper Red ($575 extra)
- Graphite ($575 extra)
- Eclectic Blue ($575 extra)
- Peacock Black ($575 extra)
- Eclipse Black ($575 extra)
Sedan:
- Glacier White
- Frosted White ($575 extra)
- Silver Pearl ($575 extra)
- Atomic Rush red ($575 extra)
- Lunar Blue ($575 extra)
- Saturn Blue ($575 extra)
- Celestite Grey ($575 extra)
- Ink ($575 extra)
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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ, PORT & DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 999 - 1498 | 1798 - 1987 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 1.0L | 1.8L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 85kW - 110kW | 72kW - 126kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6000 | 5200 - 6600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 250Nm | 142Nm - 203Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 3600 - 4600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 13 - 13.05 | |
