The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i (15 - 16) vs. Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI (19 - ..)
€ 31,500

€ 22,400

€ 31,500
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 BMW 125i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI.
BMW 125i
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
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
170.4
104.3
171.7
170.4 in
Length
171.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb

Weight Difference:
223 lb
7.1 %

General
BMW 125i
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
F21
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 125i
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
113 hp
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 125i
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
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14.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.83 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.61 lb/hp
25.83 lb/hp
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 125i
36 mpg
56 mpg
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
490 mi
Range
739 mi
BMW 125i
490 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 125i
125 kWh
86.4 kWh
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
950 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft









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