The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI DSG (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
€ 24,200

€ 42,400

€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI is 3.7 inches longer and 0.2 inches narrower.
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
57.9
70.6
78.3
57.9
70.8
79.8
70.6 in
Width
70.8 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
57.9 in
104.3
171.7
103.4
168
171.7 in
Length
168 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
2952 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3900 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
344 lb
10.44 %

General
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
NW
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
113 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf R
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26.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
26.12 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
48 mpg
city
27 mpg
64 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
482 mi
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
758 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
134.5 kWh
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft









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