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 Honda Civic Comparison
Skoda Scala
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Honda Civic
2024 Skoda
Scala
vs
2024 Honda
Civic
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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Based on the Skoda Scala AMBITION 85TSI
Based on the Honda Civic e:HEV LX
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
50L
270 to 280 km
40L - 47L
168 to 418 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$32,490 - $42,390
$23,790 - $74,100
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Great driving manners
- Looks great inside and out
- Clever cabin space
Misses
- Price is too high
- No spare wheel
- Limited rear headroom
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
Colours Available
The Civic VTi-LX and e:HEV LX are available in the following finishes:
- Platinum White pearlescent
- Crystal Black pearlescent (excludes e:HEV LX)
- Premium Crystal Red metallic
- Premium Crystal Blue metallic
The Type R is available in the following finishes:
- Championship White
- Sonic Grey
- Crystal Black
- Rally Red
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 999 - 1498 | 1498 - 1996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.0L, 1.5L | 1.8L, 1.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3, TURBO 4 | INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | SINGLE OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 85kW - 110kW | 104kW - 235kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 | 5000 - 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 250Nm | 174Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 1700 - 4300 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 9.8 - 13.5 | |
