The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI (19 - ..)
€ 22,500

€ 24,200

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 DRIVe is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
56.6
70.2
80.3
57.9
70.6
78.3
70.2 in
Width
70.6 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.6 in
Height
57.9 in
103.9
168
104.3
171.7
168 in
Length
171.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
3148 lb
Curb Weight
2740 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3660 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.96 %

General
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
M
Generation
NW
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
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 hp
148 hp
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
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27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.51 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
27.86 lb/hp
18.51 lb/hp
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mpg
49 mpg
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
55 mpg
city
38 mpg
67 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
899 mi
Range
647 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
647 mi
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
90.9 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
776 lb
Maximum Payload
919 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft








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