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 Hyundai i30 Comparison
Skoda Scala
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Hyundai i30
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2024 Skoda
Scala
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2024 Hyundai
i30
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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Based on the Skoda Scala AMBITION 85TSI
Based on the Hyundai i30 BASE MODEL
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
FunFuel Efficiency
50L
270 to 280 km
42L - 50L
164 to 425 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$32,490 - $42,390
$23,720 - $55,500
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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
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- More rear legroom than a Sonata
- CVT makes this engine more palatable
- Comfortable ride
Misses
- Some cheap interior touches
- Engine can get a bit noisy
- Speed limit assist system is infuriating
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
Regular i30s:
- Polar White
- Fluidic Metal ($595 extra)
- Amazon Grey ($595 extra)
- Phantom Black ($595 extra)
- Fiery Red ($595 extra)
- Intense Blue ($595 extra)
i30 N models:
- Polar White (both)
- Performance Blue (both)
- Shadow Grey (hatch)
- Engine Red (hatch)
- Phantom Black ($595 extra, both)
- Dark Knight ($595, hatch only)
- Intense Blue $595, sedan only)
- Fiery Red ($595, sedan only)
- Fluid Metal ($595, sedan only)
- Cyber Grey ($595, sedan only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 999 - 1498 | 1483 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.0L, 1.5L | 2.0L, 1.6L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3, TURBO 4 | INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 85kW - 110kW | 104kW - 206kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 | 5500 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 250Nm | 180Nm - 392Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 1450 - 4700 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 9.5 - 13 | |
