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 BYD Dolphin Comparison
Skoda Scala
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BYD Dolphin
2024 Skoda
Scala
vs
2024 BYD
Dolphin
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the small category, between scores of 7.4 and 8.7.
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8.1
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Based on the Skoda Scala AMBITION 85TSI
Based on the BYD Dolphin
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
50L
270 to 280 km
NA
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
6 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$32,490 - $42,390
$36,890 - $42,890
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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
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)
NA
Reviews
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 999 - 1498 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.0L, 1.5L | 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3, TURBO 4 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 85kW - 110kW | 70kW - 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 250Nm | 180Nm - 310Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | - | |
