The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI DSG (19 - ..) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 26,000

€ 26,100

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.8 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
BMW 118i
57.9
70.6
78.3
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.6 in
Width
68.8 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.3
171.7
104.7
166.9
171.7 in
Length
166.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
BMW 118i
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
3684 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
8.07 %

General
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
BMW 118i
NW
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
148 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
184 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
BMW 118i
136 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i
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18.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
18.7 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
47 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 118i
37 mpg
city
27 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
621 mi
Range
499 mi
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
621 mi
499 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
125 kWh
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
94.8 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
227 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
917 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft









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