Compare the Skoda Scala vs Skoda Octavia
AI generated from our expert reviews
Choosing between these two family hatchbacks largely comes down to interior layout and sheer capacity. The Skoda Octavia is longer than the Skoda Scala, offering a bigger boot and more room with the back seats folded. Both models include rear parking sensors across the range, but whereas the Scala features a standard rear parking camera, you can only option one on the Octavia vRS. Inside, the Scala retains physical controls for the air conditioning, while adjusting settings in the Octavia requires using on-screen sliders and navigating touchscreen menus. On the road, both cars experience jerky moments from their automatic gearboxes, with the Scala proving rather slow to respond and the Octavia feeling hesitant when pulling out of junctions.
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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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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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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, Saloons |
| Available fuel types Petrol | Available fuel types Petrol |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 467 litres (3 suitcases) | Boot space, seats up 600 litres (5+ suitcases) Best |
| Boot space, seats down 1,410 litres | Boot space, seats down 1,555 litres Best |
| 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) 4,709 mm x 1,829 mm x 1,477 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,000 kg | Towing capacity 1,300 kg Best |
| 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 1.5 TSI |
| Engine size 1.0 L Petrol • 95 BHP | Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 116 BHP |
| Body type Hatchbacks | Body type Hatchbacks, Saloons |
| 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 6 |
| Acceleration 10.8 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 10.4 s (0-60 mph) Best |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 467 litres | Boot (seats up) 600 litres Best |
| Boot (seats down) 1,410 litres | Boot (seats down) 1,555 litres Best |
| Length 4,362 mm | Length 4,709 mm |
| Width 1,793 mm | Width 1,829 mm |
| Height 1,474 mm | Height 1,477 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.65 m | Wheelbase 2.69 m |
| Turning circle 10.2 m | Turning circle 10.4 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.