The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15) vs. Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI (19 - ..)
€ 32,700

€ 24,200

€ 32,700
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 BMW 120d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI.
BMW 120d
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.9
70.6
78.3
69.5 in
Width
70.6 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
105.9
170.2
104.3
171.7
170.2 in
Length
171.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2740 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3660 lb

Weight Difference:
445 lb
13.97 %

General
BMW 120d
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
F21
Generation
NW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
148 hp
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Performance
BMW 120d
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
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17.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.51 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.6 lb/hp
18.51 lb/hp
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 120d
56 mpg
49 mpg
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
48 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
769 mi
Range
647 mi
BMW 120d
769 mi
647 mi
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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
BMW 120d
86.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
919 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft









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