The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) vs. Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI (19 - ..)
€ 26,900
€ 22,400
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.8 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.9 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
55.9
69.5
77
57.9
70.6
78.3
69.5 in
Width
70.6 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
166.9
104.3
171.7
166.9 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.7 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
NW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
113 hp
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
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20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.83 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
20.23 lb/hp
25.83 lb/hp
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
56 mpg
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
24 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
511 mi
Range
739 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
511 mi
739 mi
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
138.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
138.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
950 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.9 cu ft
