The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI (19 - ..)

€ 22,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 24,200
 Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI (19 - ..) Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
€ 22,200
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 TDI BlueMotion 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 TDI BlueMotion
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.9
Blueprint Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI (19 - ..)
104.3
171.7
165.3 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
2897 lb
Curb Weight
2740 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3660 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.42 %
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
1K
Generation
NW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
148 hp
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.51 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
18.51 lb/hp
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
49 mpg
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
50 mpg
city
38 mpg
69 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
961 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