The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI DSG (19 - ..)
€ 29,600

€ 24,200

€ 29,600
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 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf GTI
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2952 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3900 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.29 %

General
VW Golf GTI
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
1K
Generation
NW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 hp
113 hp
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
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15.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.12 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
15.06 lb/hp
26.12 lb/hp
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
57 mpg
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
24 mpg
city
48 mpg
40 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
462 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Golf GTI
462 mi
758 mi
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf GTI
140.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft









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