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 Mini Clubman Comparison
Skoda Scala
Mini Clubman
2024 Skoda
Scala
vs
2024 Mini
Clubman
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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 Mini Clubman
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
Transporting thingsFuel Efficiency
50L
265 to 275 km
48L
298 to 370 km
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$33,590 - $42,090
$49,200 - $70,600
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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
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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)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 999 - 1498 | 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 1.0L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 85kW - 110kW | 141kW - 225kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6000 | 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 250Nm | 280Nm - 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 1350 - 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 11 | |
