Skoda Scala vs Cupra Born

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    2026 Skoda Scala - Select

    2026 Skoda Scala - Select

    1.0 L, 7-speed auto, Hatchback, Petrol, FWD

    From $33,990

    excl. on-roads

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    2024 Cupra Born - E-Boost

    2024 Cupra Born - E-Boost

    Automatic, Hatchback, Electric, RWD

    From $59,990

    excl. on-roads

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    Overview

    Variant

    Select

    Variant

    E-Boost

    Body type

    Hatchback

    Body type

    Hatchback

    Engine size

    1.0 L

    Engine size

    Drive type

    Front

    Drive type

    Rear

    Fuel efficiency (combined)

    5.4 / 100 km

    Fuel efficiency (combined)

    Power and torque

    85kW / 200Nm

    Power and torque

    170kW / 310Nm

    926km

    Warranty

    7 year

    Warranty

    5 year

    Doors

    5

    Doors

    5

    Seats

    5

    Seats

    5

    Fuel type

    Premium Unleaded

    Fuel type

    Electric

    Safety rating

    5 Stars

    Safety rating

    5 Stars

    Specifications

    Engine size

    1.0 L

    Engine size

    Cylinders

    3cyl

    Cylinders

    926km

    Power

    85kW at 5500 rpm

    Power

    170kW

    Torque

    200Nm at 2000 rpm

    Torque

    310Nm

    Engine configuration

    In-Line

    Engine configuration

    Fuel injection

    Fuel injection

    Acceleration (0-100km/h)

    10.2 s

    Acceleration (0-100km/h)

    7.0 s

    Drive type

    Front

    Drive type

    Rear

    Transmission

    7 SP Automatic

    Transmission

    1 SP Automatic

    Fuel type

    Premium Unleaded

    Fuel type

    Electric

    Fuel octane

    95

    Fuel octane

    Fuel tank capacity

    50 L

    Fuel tank capacity

    Fuel efficiency (combined)

    5.4 / 100 km

    Fuel efficiency (combined)

    Urban efficiency

    6.5 / 100km

    Urban efficiency

    Highway efficiency

    4.8 / 100km

    Highway efficiency

    CO2 emissions (combined)

    123g / km

    CO2 emissions (combined)

    Warranty

    7 year

    Warranty

    5 year

    Roadside assist

    5 year / Unlimited km

    Roadside assist

    5 year / Unlimited km

    Service interval

    12 month / 15,000 km

    Service interval

    Length

    4362 mm

    Length

    4324 mm

    Height

    1471 mm

    Height

    1540 mm

    Width

    1793 mm

    Width

    1809 mm

    Ground clearance unladen

    149 mm

    Ground clearance unladen

    Front track

    1521 mm

    Front track

    1537 mm

    Rear track

    1506 mm

    Rear track

    1513 mm

    Wheelbase

    2649 mm

    Wheelbase

    2766 mm

    Boot space

    467 L

    Boot space

    385 L

    Kerb weight

    2921 kg

    Kerb weight

    4248 kg

    Gross vehicle mass

    1697 kg

    Gross vehicle mass

    2300 kg

    Tare weight

    1295 kg

    Tare weight

    1927 kg

    Braked towing capacity

    1200 kg

    Braked towing capacity

    Unbraked towing capacity

    600 kg

    Unbraked towing capacity

    Front tyres

    205/50 R17 V

    Front tyres

    215/50 R19 93T

    Front rims

    6.5x17

    Front rims

    7.5x19

    Rear tyres

    205/50 R17 V

    Rear tyres

    215/50 R19 93T

    Rear rims

    6.5x17

    Rear rims

    7.5x19

    Safety rating

    5 Stars

    Safety rating

    5 Stars

    Number of airbags

    7

    Number of airbags

    7

    Anti-collision system

    Standard

    Anti-collision system

    Standard

    Driver monitoring

    yes

    Driver monitoring

    yes

    Blind spot monitor

    Blind spot monitor includes collision avoidance

    Blind spot monitor

    Blind spot monitor steering vibration and active without turn signal

    Lane departure warning

    Standard

    Lane departure warning

    Standard

    Active lane control

    yes

    Active lane control

    Traffic sign recognition

    Not Available

    Traffic sign recognition

    Not Available

    Security alarm

    Security alarm

    Alarm

    Battery type

    Battery type

    Nickel Manganese Cobalt

    Battery capacity

    Battery capacity

    82.00 kWh

    Electric range

    Electric range

    Power consumption

    Not Available

    Power consumption

    Not Available

    Plug type (standard)

    Plug type (standard)

    Type 2 (Mennekes)

    Plug type (fast charging)

    Plug type (fast charging)

    Peak charge rate

    Peak charge rate

    170

    Charging time (EV wall)

    Charging time (EV wall)

    11

    Charging time (fast charging)

    Charging time (fast charging)

    0.50

    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

    Standard

    Digital radio (DAB+)

    no

    Digital radio (DAB+)

    yes

    360° camera

    Not Available

    360° camera

    Standard

    Cruise control

    Standard

    Cruise control

    Standard

    Start/stop system

    Standard

    Start/stop system

    Not Available

    Number of speakers

    8

    Number of speakers

    5

    Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text

    Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text

    USB ports (front)

    2

    USB ports (front)

    2

    USB ports (rear)

    2

    USB ports (rear)

    0

    Keyless entry

    yes

    Keyless entry

    yes

    Keyless start

    yes

    Keyless start

    yes

    Rain sensing wipers

    yes

    Rain sensing wipers

    yes

    Display screen size

    8.25 ”

    Display screen size

    12.00 ”

    Seat material

    Cloth

    Seat material

    Cloth

    Heated seats (front)

    no

    Heated seats (front)

    no

    Heated seats (rear)

    no

    Heated seats (rear)

    no

    Heated steering wheel

    no

    Heated steering wheel

    yes

    Air conditioning type

    Fully-Auto

    Air conditioning type

    Fully-Auto

    Air conditioning zones

    2

    Air conditioning zones

    2

    Sunroof

    Not Available

    Sunroof

    Not Available

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