Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Infotainment: Apple CarPlay Android Auto
Production years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Skoda introduced the Scala lineup in 2018 to fill the gap between the Fabia and the Octavia models it had in its lineup, a hatchback that got more attention from those looking for an affordable, family-oriented vehicle.
The Czech automaker introduced the Scala in the dominant C-segment of the European market, competing against much more famous vehicles such as the Ford Focus or the Opel/Vauxhall Astra. In addition, since it shared its MQB A0 platform with the Volkswagen Polo and the Skoda Kamiq, it wasn’t expensive to build. The car was unveiled in late 2018, but sales started in mid-2019, which affected sales. But still, the vehicle had its contribution to the carmaker’s lineup, helping it when the world faced the pandemic in 2020-2021.
Skoda’s design team used the cubist design language when it penned the Scala. As a result, the car boasted a set of angular headlights with sharp edges and narrower inner sides. Customers could have these with LED lights, while the standard version featured halogen lamps. The angular-shaped grille was crossed by fourteen vertical slats and was surrounded by a chromed rim. A set of fog lamps was available on the lower bumper, flanking an apron that sported a honeycomb mesh grille and a lip spoiler. In addition, a set of functional air inlets created an air curtain around the front wheels.
From its profile, the five-door hatchback had some design elements that resembled the Octavia, with its sculptured door panels and the ascending belt line. Skoda offered the car with chromed or black trims around the window line and a lower skirt that enhanced the car’s aerodynamics. At the back, the raked forward tailgate created a sporty look for the vehicle, while a roof spoiler that also comprised the LED third brake light adorned it. The vast and sharp taillights emerged from the rear quarter panels onto the tailgate. Underneath, the automaker added a bumper with a lower trim mimicking a twin exhaust.
Skoda was known for creating affordable and well-built products, and the Scala fit into this description. Its interior materials were of above-average quality, with just a few hard-plastic trims in the cabin. The front occupants could enjoy the bolstered, comfortable seats. A wide center console divided them and housed the gear stick or the gear selector, a few buttons that controlled several safety systems, and an armrest with cubby storage underneath it. At the same time, the rear passengers could enjoy the wide cabin on a split-folding (60/40) bench seat made for three adults.
Under the hood, the automaker installed a wide choice of diesel and gasoline units paired with either a manual or an automatic (dual-clutch) transmission. Power ranged between a mere 95 PS (94 hp) and 150 PS (148 hp) that were sent to the front wheels exclusively.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.0L TSI 5MT (95 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L3 |
Displacement: | 999 cm3 |
Power: | 69.9 KW @ 5000-5500 RPM 95 HP @ 5000-5500 RPM 94 BHP @ 5000-5500 RPM |
Torque: | 129 lb-ft @ 2000-3500 RPM 175 Nm @ 2000-3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 117 mph (188 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R16V |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 171.7 in (4361 mm) |
Width: | 70.6 in (1793 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.3/59.7 in (1,532/1,516 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12 cuFT (340 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.305 |
Turning circle (curb to curb): | 33.5 ft (10.2 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2463 - 2813 lbs (1117 - 1276 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3620 - 3644 lbs (1642 - 1653 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 57.4 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 114 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.0L TSI 6MT (115 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L3 |
Displacement: | 999 cm3 |
Power: | 84.6 KW @ 5000-5500 RPM 115 HP @ 5000-5500 RPM 113 BHP @ 5000-5500 RPM |
Torque: | 148 lb-ft @ 2000-3500 RPM 200 Nm @ 2000-3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 125 mph (201 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R16V |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 171.7 in (4361 mm) |
Width: | 70.6 in (1793 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.3/59.7 in (1,532/1,516 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.5 cuFT (467 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
Turning circle (curb to curb): | 35.8 ft (10.9 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2734 lbs (1240 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3677 lbs (1668 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 113 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.0L TSI 7AT (115 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 999 cm3 |
Power: | 84.6 KW @ 5000-5500 RPM 115 HP @ 5000-5500 RPM 113 BHP @ 5000-5500 RPM |
Torque: | 148 lb-ft @ 2000-3500 RPM 200 Nm @ 2000-3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic DSG |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R16V |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 171.7 in (4361 mm) |
Width: | 70.6 in (1793 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.3/59.7 in (1,532/1,516 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.8 cuFT (334 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2544 - 2895 lbs (1154 - 1313 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3702 - 3726 lbs (1679 - 1690 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 115 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L TSI 6MT (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1498 cm3 |
Power: | 110.3 KW @ 5000-6000 RPM 150 HP @ 5000-6000 RPM 148 BHP @ 5000-6000 RPM |
Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 1500-3500 RPM 250 Nm @ 1500-3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 10.6 gallons (40.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 137 mph (220 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R16V |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 171.7 in (4361 mm) |
Width: | 70.6 in (1793 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.3/59.7 in (1,532/1,516 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.5 cuFT (467 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.306 |
Turning circle (curb to curb): | 33.5 ft (10.2 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2575 - 2926 lbs (1168 - 1327 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3770 lbs (1710 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 60.3 mpg US (3.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 108 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L TDI 6MT (115 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 84.6 KW @ 3250-4000 RPM 115 HP @ 3250-4000 RPM 113 BHP @ 3250-4000 RPM |
Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 1500-3250 RPM 250 Nm @ 1500-3250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 125 mph (201 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.3 in (4326 mm) |
Width: | 70.6 in (1793 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.3/59.7 in (1,532/1,516 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.5 cuFT (467 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.303 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2732 - 2952 lbs (1239 - 1339 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3898 lbs (1768 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 65.3 mpg US (3.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 58.8 mpg US (4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 106 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L TDI 7AT (115 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 84.6 KW @ 3250-4000 RPM 115 HP @ 3250-4000 RPM 113 BHP @ 3250-4000 RPM |
Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 1500-3250 RPM 250 Nm @ 1500-3250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic DSG |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.3 in (4326 mm) |
Width: | 70.6 in (1793 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.3/59.7 in (1,532/1,516 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.5 cuFT (467 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.303 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2765 - 3102 lbs (1254 - 1407 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3929 lbs (1782 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 63.6 mpg US (3.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 58.8 mpg US (4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 106 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.0L G-TEC 6MT (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L3 |
Displacement: | 999 cm3 |
Power: | 66.2 KW @ 4000-5500 RPM 90 HP @ 4000-5500 RPM 89 BHP @ 4000-5500 RPM |
Torque: | 118 lb-ft @ 1800-3800 RPM 160 Nm @ 1800-3800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct injection |
Fuel: | Natural Gas |
Fuel capacity: | 2.4 gallons (9.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 113 mph (182 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R16V |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 171.7 in (4361 mm) |
Width: | 70.6 in (1793 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.3/59.7 in (1,532/1,516 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12 cuFT (340 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.305 |
Turning circle (curb to curb): | 33.5 ft (10.2 m) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 57.4 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km) |