The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) vs. Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI (19 - ..)
€ 25,700
€ 24,200
€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
55.9
70.3
77.4
57.9
70.6
78.3
70.3 in
Width
70.6 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
103.8
169.7
104.3
171.7
169.7 in
Length
171.7 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2740 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3660 lb
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.9 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
8V
Generation
NW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CLHA
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.51 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
28.3 lb/hp
18.51 lb/hp
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
49 mpg
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
51 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
818 mi
Range
647 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
818 mi
647 mi
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
919 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.9 cu ft
