The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 22,400

€ 20,100

€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 3.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
57.9
70.6
78.3
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.6 in
Width
71.2 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.5 in
104.3
171.7
99.9
168.4
171.7 in
Length
168.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
2919 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.57 %

General
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
NW
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*DGT*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
113 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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25.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
25.83 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
city
27 mpg
65 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
739 mi
Range
518 mi
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
739 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
950 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









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