Max Davies
Another European small car could disappear from Australia
The Skoda Scala could soon be on the chopping block, with slow sales forcing a review of the small hatchback's local future.
3 Months Ago
Skoda Scala vs Abarth 595
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2026 Skoda Scala - Select
1.0 L, 7-speed auto, Hatchback, Petrol, FWD
From $33,990
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2021 Abarth 595 - 595 Scorpioneoro Special Edition
1.4 L, 5-speed manual, Hatchback, Petrol, FWD
From $31,450
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Overview
Variant
Select
Variant
595 Scorpioneoro Special Edition
Body type
Hatchback
Body type
Hatchback
Engine size
1.0 L
Engine size
1.4 L
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
5.4 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.8 / 100 km
Power and torque
85kW / 200Nm
Power and torque
121kW / 230Nm
926km
515km
Warranty
7 year
Warranty
3 year
Doors
5
Doors
3
Seats
5
Seats
4
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
5 Stars
Safety rating
5 Stars
Specifications
Engine size
1.0 L
Engine size
1.4 L
Cylinders
3cyl
Cylinders
4cyl
926km
515km
Power
85kW at 5500 rpm
Power
121kW at 5500 rpm
Torque
200Nm at 2000 rpm
Torque
230Nm at 2250 rpm
Engine configuration
In-Line
Engine configuration
In-Line
Fuel injection
—
Fuel injection
Multi-Point Injection
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
10.2 s
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
7.3 s
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Front
Transmission
7 SP Automatic
Transmission
5 SP Manual
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel octane
95
Fuel octane
95
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
35 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
5.4 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.8 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
6.5 / 100km
Urban efficiency
—
Highway efficiency
4.8 / 100km
Highway efficiency
—
CO2 emissions (combined)
123g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
153g / km
Warranty
7 year
Warranty
3 year
Roadside assist
5 year / Unlimited km
Roadside assist
3 year / 150,000 km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Length
4362 mm
Length
3660 mm
Height
1471 mm
Height
1485 mm
Width
1793 mm
Width
1627 mm
Ground clearance unladen
149 mm
Ground clearance unladen
110 mm
Front track
1521 mm
Front track
1415 mm
Rear track
1506 mm
Rear track
1408 mm
Wheelbase
2649 mm
Wheelbase
2300 mm
Boot space
467 L
Boot space
185 L
Kerb weight
2921 kg
Kerb weight
2390 kg
Gross vehicle mass
1697 kg
Gross vehicle mass
1425 kg
Tare weight
1295 kg
Tare weight
1065 kg
Braked towing capacity
1200 kg
Braked towing capacity
800 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
600 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
400 kg
Front tyres
205/50 R17 V
Front tyres
205/40 R17 84V
Front rims
6.5x17
Front rims
7.0x17
Rear tyres
205/50 R17 V
Rear tyres
205/40 R17 84V
Rear rims
6.5x17
Rear rims
7.0x17
Safety rating
5 Stars
Safety rating
5 Stars
Number of airbags
7
Number of airbags
7
Anti-collision system
Standard
Anti-collision system
Not Available
Driver monitoring
yes
Driver monitoring
—
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor includes collision avoidance
Blind spot monitor
—
Lane departure warning
Standard
Lane departure warning
Not Available
Active lane control
yes
Active lane control
—
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Security alarm
—
Security alarm
—
Four wheel drive type
no
Four wheel drive type
no
Low/high range
no
Low/high range
no
Approach angle
—
Approach angle
—
Departure angle
—
Departure angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Differential lock
Not Available
Differential lock
Not Available
Features
Apple CarPlay
yes
Apple CarPlay
yes
Android Auto
yes
Android Auto
yes
Wireless charging
Not Available
Wireless charging
Not Available
Digital radio (DAB+)
no
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
360° camera
Not Available
360° camera
Not Available
Cruise control
Standard
Cruise control
Not Available
Start/stop system
Standard
Start/stop system
Not Available
Number of speakers
8
Number of speakers
8
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
2
USB ports (front)
1
USB ports (rear)
2
USB ports (rear)
0
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless entry
—
Keyless start
yes
Keyless start
—
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Rain sensing wipers
no
Display screen size
8.25 ”
Display screen size
7.00 ”
Seat material
Cloth
Seat material
Leather
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning zones
2
Air conditioning zones
1
Sunroof
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
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