Car comparison

Skoda Scala 1.5 TSIvsAUDI A3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016 35 TDI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Skoda Scala

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2019-2023
VS

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016

35 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,087 km
    675 mi
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    219 km/h
    136 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Lightest
    1,339 kg
    2,952 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    112 hp/t
    84 kW/t
    8.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    467 L
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaScala1.5 TSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,339kg2,952lb
1,365kg3,009lb
Gross weight
1,721kg3,794lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
88.9s99% target: 217 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
87.9s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
42.3s
Calculated
42.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
1,087km675mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,362mm172in
4,313mm170in
Width
1,793mm71in
1,785mm70in
Height
1,471mm58in
1,461mm58in
Wheelbase
2,649mm104in
2,637mm104in
Front track
1,531mm60in
1,543mm61in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
1,514mm60in
Ground clearance
149mm6in
-
Trunk volume
467L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,410L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions-
120g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Skoda Scala 1.5 TSIAUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDIPowerTorque
  • Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaScala1.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaScala1.5 TSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
42.3 s
42.6 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
89 mph
144 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaScala1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaScala1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaScala1.5 TSI
1,339 kg
2,952 lb
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
1,365 kg
3,009 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaScala1.5 TSI
219 km/h
136 mph
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
218 km/h
135 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaScala1.5 TSI8.3 s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI8.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI and Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaScala1.5 TSI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaScala1.5 TSI
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaScala1.5 TSI
1,000 km
621 mi
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
1,087 km
675 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaScala1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 s
219 km/h
136 mph
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.1 s
218 km/h
135 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
SkodaScala1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
467 L
16.5 cu ft
Length
4,362 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,313 mm
169.8 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
SkodaScala1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
SkodaScala1.5 TSI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
8.3 s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
8.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
SkodaScala1.5 TSI
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaScala1.5 TSIAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.1 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,339 kg
2,952 lb
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
467 L
16.5 cu ft
Length
4,362 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,313 mm
169.8 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Range score
1,000 km
621 mi
1,087 km
675 mi
CO2 score
-
120 g/km
Trunk score
467 L
16.5 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSkoda Scala 1.5 TSIAUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km8.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi12.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal690 L182 US gal152 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,208 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI

  • Is 26 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 87 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 87 km (54 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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