The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 24,200

€ 22,100

€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI is 8.4 cm longer, 1.5 cm narrower and 1.5 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1471
1793
1988
1486
1808
2021
1793 mm
Width
1808 mm
1988 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1471 mm
Height
1486 mm
2649
4362
2537
4278
4362 mm
Length
4278 mm
2649 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1243 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1660 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
118 kg
8.67 %

General
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
NW
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
148 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
250 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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8.4 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
8.4 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
59 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
city
51 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
647 mi
Range
727 mi
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
647 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
96.7 kWh
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
90.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
132 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
417 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
467 L
Boot Capacity
310 L









1410 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L