Skoda Scala vs BMW 1 Series Comparison

    Skoda Scala

    BMW 1 Series

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    2025 Skoda
    Scala
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    2025 BMW
    1 Series
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    How they stack...

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    Read the 2025 BMW 118 review
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    Based on the Skoda Scala
    Based on the BMW 1 Series 18i M SPORT
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    City drivingCity driving
    LuxuryLuxury
    Fuel Efficiency
    50L
    260 to 280 km
    42L - 50L
    248 to 390 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    7 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $32,490 - $43,890
    $49,068 - $83,600
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    CarExpert's Take

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    Max Davies
    Marketplace Journalist
    Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Great ride and handling
    • Characterful turbo triple and quality tech
    • Great value proposition alongside M135
    Misses
    • Dynamics ultimately limited by front-drive setup
    • M branding isn't entirely necessary
    • Obnoxious speed limit beeping

    Colours Available

    The BMW 1 Series is available in the following exterior paint colours:

    • Alpine White
    • Black Sapphire (+$1308)
    • Melbourne Red (+$1308)
    • M Misano Blue (+$1308)
    • Skyscraper Grey (+$1308)
    • Storm Bay metallic (+$2000)
    • Frozen Pure Grey metallic (+$3846)

    The 118i Sport is only available in solid black paint.

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTIONTURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION
    Size (cc)
    999 - 14981499 - 1998
    Size (L)
    1.5L, 1.0L2.0L, 1.5L
    Cylinders
    4, 34, 3
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    12 - 1612 - 16
    Power
    85kW - 110kW103kW - 233kW
    Power RPM
    5000 - 60004500 - 5750
    Torque
    200Nm - 250Nm220Nm - 400Nm
    Torque RPM
    1500 - 20001250 - 2000
    Bore Stroke
    85.9-
    Compression Ratio
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