The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) vs. Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI (19 - ..)
€ 27,700

€ 24,200

€ 27,700
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 VW Golf GTI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI.
VW Golf GTI
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
57.8
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
57.8 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.9
104.3
171.7
165.9 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2740 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3660 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.78 %

General
VW Golf GTI
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 hp
148 hp
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
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14.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.51 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
14.84 lb/hp
18.51 lb/hp
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
49 mpg
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
24 mpg
city
38 mpg
41 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
468 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf GTI
468 mi
647 mi
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf GTI
138.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 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