The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) vs. Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI (19 - ..)
€ 24,500

€ 22,400

€ 24,500
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 Sportback 1.9 TDI e is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
56
69.5
78.5
57.9
70.6
78.3
69.5 in
Width
70.6 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
169
104.3
171.7
169 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb

Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.1 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
NW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
*DGT*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
104 hp
113 hp
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.83 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
29.57 lb/hp
25.83 lb/hp
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
52 mpg
56 mpg
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
739 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
759 mi
739 mi
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
92.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
950 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft










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