The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI DSG (19 - ..)
€ 43,200

€ 26,000

€ 43,200
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 R is 3.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI.
VW Golf R
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
57.7
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
57.7 in
Height
57.9 in
103.4
167.8
104.3
171.7
167.8 in
Length
171.7 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3684 lb

Weight Difference:
551 lb
16.61 %

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

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DJH*
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
148 hp
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Performance
VW Golf R
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.7 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
18.7 lb/hp
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
47 mpg
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
27 mpg
city
37 mpg
40 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
495 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
621 mi
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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 R
130.7 kWh
94.8 kWh
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
917 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft









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