The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15) vs. Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI DSG (19 - ..)
€ 31,500

€ 24,200

€ 31,500
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 1.8 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
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 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2952 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3900 lb

Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.17 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
NW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
113 hp
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
16.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.12 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
16.78 lb/hp
26.12 lb/hp
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
42 mpg
57 mpg
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
34 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
555 mi
Range
758 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
555 mi
758 mi
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
106.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft








34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.9 cu ft