The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i (05 - 07) vs. Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI DSG (19 - ..)
€ 33,600

€ 26,000

€ 33,600
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 130i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI.
BMW 130i
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
56.3
68.9
76.1
57.9
70.6
78.3
68.9 in
Width
70.6 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 in
104.7
166.4
104.3
171.7
166.4 in
Length
171.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3684 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
13.45 %

General
BMW 130i
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
E87
Generation
NW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 130i
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
261 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 130i
261 hp
148 hp
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
232 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 130i
232 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Performance
BMW 130i
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
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12.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.7 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.25 lb/hp
18.7 lb/hp
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 130i
26 mpg
47 mpg
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
17 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
358 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 130i
358 mi
621 mi
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Environmental Impact
174.3 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 130i
174.3 kWh
94.8 kWh
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
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