The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI (19 - ..)
€ 38,400

€ 24,200

€ 38,400
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 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 1.5 TSI.
BMW 125i
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
170.4
104.3
171.7
170.4 in
Length
171.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
3252 lb
Curb Weight
2740 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3660 lb

Weight Difference:
511 lb
15.71 %

General
BMW 125i
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
F21
Generation
NW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 125i
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Straight-four gasoline 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
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 125i
221 hp
148 hp
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Performance
BMW 125i
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
151 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
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14.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.51 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.71 lb/hp
18.51 lb/hp
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 125i
38 mpg
49 mpg
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
32 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
521 mi
Range
647 mi
BMW 125i
521 mi
647 mi
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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 125i
117.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
282 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 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