2021 Skoda Scala Monte Carlo v Toyota Corolla ZR comparison
The top-selling Toyota Corolla squares off against a new, lesser-known competitor from the Czech Republic: Skoda's Scala
Toyota Corolla vs Skoda Scala Comparison
Toyota Corolla
Skoda Scala
2023 Toyota
Corolla
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2023 Skoda
Scala
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the small category, between scores of 7.4 and 8.5.
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8.4
8.1
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Based on the Toyota Corolla SX HYBRID
Based on the Skoda Scala AMBITION 85TSI
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
43L - 50L
168 to 300 km
50L
265 to 275 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year years/
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warranty
7 year years/
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warranty
MSRP
$29,270 - $40,450
$33,590 - $42,090
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Journalist
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
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
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
- Crystal Pearl Paint (+$575)
- Mica Metallic Paint (+$575)
- Metallic Paint (+$575)
- Metallic Paint (+$550)
- Pearl Effect Paint (+$550)
- Premium Paint (+$1,100)
- Power Tailgate (+$600)
- Service Pack - 5 Year/75,000km (+$1,800)
Colours Available
Corolla Hatchback models are available in the following finishes:
- Sunstone Orange
- Lunar Blue
- Glacier White
- Frosted White
- Silver Pearl
- Graphite
- Eclipse Black
- Jasper Red
Of these, only Sunstone Orange and Glacier White can’t be had with a black roof in ZR guise.
Sedan models are available in the following colours:
- Dark Grey
- Eclipse Black
- Glacier White
- Frosted White
- Silver Pearl
- Celestite Grey
- Atomic Rush
- Saturn Blue
Comparison
Reviews
8.4
2023 Toyota Corolla SX Hybrid review
The Corolla SX Hybrid hatchback offers mind-blowing real-world fuel economy wrapped up in a package that may be smidgen too small for some.
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Jack Quick
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
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ, PORT & DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1798 - 1987 | 999 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.8L, 2.0L | 1.5L, 1.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 72kW - 126kW | 85kW - 110kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 142Nm - 203Nm | 200Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3600 - 4600 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 - 13.05 | 10.5 | |
