The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12) vs. Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI DSG (19 - ..)
€ 21,300

€ 26,000

€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 1.6 BiFuel is 6.4 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.9
70.6
78.3
70.3 in
Width
70.6 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.3
104.3
171.7
165.3 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
2915 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3684 lb

Weight Difference:
148 lb
5.08 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
1K
Generation
NW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
*DPC*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
101 hp
148 hp
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
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28.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
28.86 lb/hp
18.7 lb/hp
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
33 mpg
47 mpg
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
25 mpg
city
37 mpg
41 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
482 mi
621 mi
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
134.5 kWh
94.8 kWh
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
917 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft









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