The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) vs. Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI DSG (19 - ..)
€ 38,900

€ 26,000

€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI.
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
56.1
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
56.1 in
Height
57.9 in
103.8
169.8
104.3
171.7
169.8 in
Length
171.7 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
3417 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3684 lb

Weight Difference:
650 lb
19.02 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
8V
Generation
NW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DGCA, DJGA
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
181 hp
148 hp
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
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18.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.7 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
18.88 lb/hp
18.7 lb/hp
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
47 mpg
47 mpg
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
41 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
684 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
684 mi
621 mi
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
102.8 kWh
94.8 kWh
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
264 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
917 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft









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