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
Skoda Scala vs Mercedes-Benz A-Class Comparison
Skoda Scala
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
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2024 Skoda
Scala
vs
2024 Mercedes-Benz
A-Class
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the small category, between scores of 7.4 and 8.6.
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8.1
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Based on the Skoda Scala AMBITION 85TSI
Based on the Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
50L
265 to 275 km
NA
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
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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
NA
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint (+$550)
- Pearl Effect Paint (+$550)
- Premium Paint (+$1,100)
- Power Tailgate (+$600)
- Service Pack - 5 Year/75,000km (+$1,800)
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Reviews
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 999 - 1498 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 1.0L | - | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | - | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 85kW - 110kW | - | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6000 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 250Nm | - | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | - | |
