The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI (19 - ..)
€ 20,200
€ 24,200
€ 20,200
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 1.6 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
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
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2740 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3660 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.76 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
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
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
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
117 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
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
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27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.51 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
27.61 lb/hp
18.51 lb/hp
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
35 mpg
49 mpg
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
27 mpg
city
38 mpg
43 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
510 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf 1.6
510 mi
647 mi
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Environmental Impact
127 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
VW Golf 1.6
127 kWh
90.9 kWh
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
919 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.9 cu ft
