The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI DSG (19 - ..)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 24,200
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI DSG (19 - ..) Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
€ 26,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 4.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.9
Blueprint Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI DSG (19 - ..)
70.6
78.3
70.8 in
Width
70.6 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI DSG (19 - ..)
104.3
171.7
167.5 in
Length
171.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2952 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3900 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
4 %
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI DSG (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
NW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
113 hp
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI

 REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.12 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.47 lb/hp
26.12 lb/hp
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
12.1 lb  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined  per 100 miles
57 mpg  ( 64 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
64 MPGe
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
15.6 lb
city
48 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
64 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
256 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
256 mi
758 mi
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
24.9 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
24.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.9 cu ft