The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI DSG (19 - ..)
€ 28,600
€ 26,000
€ 28,600
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 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 1.5 TSI.
BMW 120i
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
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 1.5 TSI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3684 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.4 %
General
BMW 120i
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
E81
Generation
NW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
148 hp
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Performance
BMW 120i
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
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18.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.7 lb/hp
BMW 120i
18.17 lb/hp
18.7 lb/hp
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
47 mpg
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
26 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
499 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
621 mi
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
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).
94.8 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
94.8 kWh
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
917 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.9 cu ft
