The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16) vs. Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI DSG (19 - ..)
€ 29,600

€ 26,000

€ 29,600
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 GTI is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI.
VW Golf GTI
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.9
70.6
78.3
70.8 in
Width
70.6 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
103.4
168
104.3
171.7
168 in
Length
171.7 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
2978 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3684 lb

Weight Difference:
212 lb
7.12 %

General
VW Golf GTI
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
AU
Generation
NW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CXD*
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 hp
148 hp
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
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13.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.7 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.72 lb/hp
18.7 lb/hp
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
47 mpg
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
30 mpg
city
37 mpg
43 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
485 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf GTI
485 mi
621 mi
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Golf GTI
121.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
917 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft








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