The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (07 - 12) vs. Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI (19 - ..)
€ 26,600

€ 22,400

€ 26,600
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 BMW 120i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.8 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI.
BMW 120i
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.9
70.6
78.3
68.8 in
Width
70.6 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
104.7
166.9
104.3
171.7
166.9 in
Length
171.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb

Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.99 %

General
BMW 120i
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
E81
Generation
NW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
113 hp
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 120i
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
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17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.83 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.91 lb/hp
25.83 lb/hp
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
56 mpg
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
499 mi
Range
739 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
739 mi
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
125 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
BMW 120i
125 kWh
86.4 kWh
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
950 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft









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