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Skoda Scala Volkswagen Golf

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Skoda Scala Volkswagen Golf
Model years 2019-now 2020-now
From (indicative) € 26,990 € 33,990
Status Available Available
Fuel Petrol Petrol
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Reliability 76/100 70/100
Efficiency 70/100 73/100
Practicality 80/100 74/100
Value retention 62/100 n/a
Sustainability (environmental impact) 40/100 40/100
Specifications
0–100 km/h (s) 9.5 9.9
Top speed (km/h) 202 203
Length (mm) 4362 4282
Width (mm) 1793 1789
Height (mm) 1471 1483
Kerb weight (kg) 1216 1307
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) 1200 1500
Boot (l) 467 381
Body style Hatchback Hatchback
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5
Power (hp) 116 116
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) 5.5 5.5

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • Skoda Scala · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (VW-group segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Skoda Scala · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world consumption vs WLTP 5.5 l/100km, public forums · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Skoda Scala · Practicality: Boot 467 l vs C-segment hatchback average (manufacturer figure) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Skoda Scala · Value retention: Residual-value indication from segment valuation guides (lower volumes indicatively depress residual value) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Skoda Scala · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure petrol + exhaust emissions (Euro-6d standard on current models), as of 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Volkswagen Golf · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (C-segment) + owner reviews + recall data RDW (incl. software recall Golf VIII) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen Golf · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world l/100km vs WLTP (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen Golf · Practicality: Boot volume + seats + editorial segment comparison · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen Golf · Value retention: Insufficient stable residual-value data for the facelifted model year · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen Golf · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure petrol + exhaust emissions (Euro-6d standard for current models), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21

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Profile · 1.0 TSI (NW, facelift 2023)

Skoda Scala

C-segment hatchback on the MQB-A0 platform, positioned between Fabia and Octavia. Strong point is the boot (467 l), larger than on most rivals. The 1.0 TSI delivers 116 hp and returns WLTP 5.5 l/100km; owners report 6.0 to 6.5 l/100km mixed (public forums, not measured by us).

Profile · VIII facelift (2024)

Volkswagen Golf

Eighth-generation Golf on the MQB-evo platform, facelifted in 2024 with a larger screen and revised controls. Entry is the 1.5 TSI with 116 hp; 381 litre boot, braked towing weight 1,500 kg. WLTP consumption 5.5 l/100km (manufacturer figure, not measured by us). Indicative starting price; consult the official configurator for a current figure.

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