Compare the Skoda Scala vs Skoda Fabia
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If you need outright practicality, the Skoda Scala is longer than the Skoda Fabia, offering a bigger boot alongside more room with the back seats folded down. On the outside, the Fabia is notably nicer to look at than its plain and ordinary sibling. Take either car onto a twisty country road and neither delivers much driving fun, proving sensible rather than thrilling. Around town, both can be had with an automatic gearbox, though each can be hesitant, with the Fabia feeling a bit slow-witted at times and the Scala proving rather jerky and slow to respond. When you hit the motorway, basic cruise control comes as standard on both models, making longer trips easier.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
Key information
| Body type Hatchbacks | Body type Hatchbacks |
| Available fuel types Petrol | Available fuel types Petrol |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 467 litres (3 suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 380 litres (3 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down 1,410 litres Best | Boot space, seats down 1,190 litres |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,362 mm x 1,793 mm x 1,474 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,137 mm x 1,780 mm x 1,482 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,000 kg Best | Towing capacity 800 kg |
| First year tax rate £455 | First year tax rate £455 |
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 1.0 TSI 95 | Engine name 1.0 MPI 80 |
| Engine size 1.0 L Petrol • 95 BHP | Engine size 1.0 L Petrol • 80 BHP |
| Body type Hatchbacks | Body type Hatchbacks |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Manual | Transmission Manual |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 5 | Forward gears 5 |
| Acceleration 10.8 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 15.7 s (0-60 mph) |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 467 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 380 litres |
| Boot (seats down) 1,410 litres Best | Boot (seats down) 1,190 litres |
| Length 4,362 mm | Length 4,137 mm |
| Width 1,793 mm | Width 1,780 mm |
| Height 1,474 mm | Height 1,482 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.65 m | Wheelbase 2.56 m |
| Turning circle 10.2 m | Turning circle 9.9 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.