Skoda Scala

Model reviewed: 1.0-litre petrol SE L
“The Scala is everything we’ve come to expect from a modern Skoda. It’s good to look at, hugely practical, comfortable and yet the firm’s long-lasting principle of value remains.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 10 / 10
“Skoda’s family hatch offers a class-leading combination of space, quality, comfort and value.”
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Model reviewed: 1.5 TSI DSG
Score: 7 / 10
“The addition of Skoda’s 1.5 TSI 150 engine and DSG gearbox certainly gives more choice in the Scala range, but even with SE Technology trim’s strong balance between kit and cost, there’s more affordability on offer elsewhere in the Scala line-up.”
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Model reviewed: Range review
Score: 7 / 10
“Practical and well-equipped even though it’s smaller than the Octavia.”
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Model reviewed: (range review)
Score: 8 / 10
“If you’re willing to trade some refinement and rather a lot more handling ability for excellent value and utilitarian charm, then you should probably buy one. Even the most basic Skoda Scala is relatively well equipped, cavernous like no other car in this class and even brings a bit of Audi to the exterior design, if you appreciate that sort of thing. As a tool, you’ll like it.”
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Model reviewed: 1.5 TSI SE
Score: 7 / 10
“The Scala feels as though it’s been designed to appeal to those people who view their car purely as a tool, as a means of getting themselves and (quite a lot of) their things from one place to another in reasonable comfort and with little stress.”
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Model reviewed: SE L 1.6 TDI
Score: 7 / 10
“It’s smartly styled inside and out, comes generously equipped and delivers more space than almost anything else for the money.”
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Model reviewed: (range review)
Score: 6 / 10
“It’s easy to compare the Skoda Scala with the Volkswagen Golf, and indeed many will. In truth, however, it’s not a serious alternative. No, where the Scala belongs is as a higher quality, more spacious alternative to cars like the Vauxhall Astra or Hyundai i30.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8.6 / 10
“The Skoda Scala is more practical and less expensive than the similarly sized Volkswagen Golf.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Skoda Scala offers loads of space and standard equipment for a keen price. If you value a fun drive there are better options, though, and its diesel engine is noisy.”
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Model reviewed: 1.5-litre petrol automatic SE
Score: 7.8 / 10
“The Scala almost feels like a return to the Skoda of old in terms of good, solid, practical and sensible cars, but the Superb and its SUVs do more to move the brand forward.”
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Model reviewed: 1.0-litre petrol manual SE L
Score: 6 / 10
“The Skoda Scala is basically a VW Golf with another badge – and lots of bells and whistles.”
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Model reviewed: (range review)
Score: 6 / 10
“The Skoda Scala surprises little, but is a serious upgrade on the Rapid that went before. But thrilling? No.”
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Model reviewed: 1.0-litre petrol manual SE
Score: 7 / 10
“If you’re looking for a competent, reasonably efficient, spacious and good value hatchback, then the Skoda Scala could be your answer.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Are you looking for as much car as you can possibly get for as little cash as possible? That’s always been where Skoda has been able to trump most rivals, and so it continues with the Scala. This is one of the roomiest cars in the class, and also one of the most affordable.”
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Model reviewed: (range review)
Score: 6 / 10
“Some might argue that Skoda has perhaps played it a little too safe with the Scala, by producing a decent family hatchback that doesn’t excel or falter in any particular area. However, with the Focus being better to drive, and the Ceed getting the better warranty deal, the Scala feels a little too short on quality to trouble the best in the compact family class.”
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Model reviewed: 1.5 SE L
“While standard equipment is on a par with rivals, it’s easy to go big on the options.”
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Model reviewed: Range review
Score: 8.4 / 10
“Another capable addition to the family hatchback class”
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“Skoda Scala is a hit with fuss-free looks, value for money, versatile engine range and big practicality.”
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Model reviewed: 1.0-litre petrol manual SE
Score: 7 / 10
“Cool, it is not. But you’ll have the satisfaction that it undercuts its rivals on price while coming with an impressive list of standard equipment, a smart cabin and acres of space.”
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Model reviewed: 1.0-litre petrol manual SE
Score: 8 / 10
“Sum the Skoda Scala up in three words? Sensible, sensible, sensible. Fun it ain’t, and nor is it particularly exciting, but it does offer space, comfort, easy-going driving manners, and a pleasing lack of pretension. Trouble is, the Octavia’s a better all-rounder, and not that much more expensive.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“A nicely judged hatchback from Skoda. No particular surprises, but then again, you probably weren’t expecting any.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 10 / 10
“Don’t discount the Scala on the basis that it’s inexpensive. It ticks many of the boxes that some more expensive family cars fail to do, with its supple ride, decent handling, good infotainment system, amazing rear seat space and vast boot. Only its cheap-looking interior and weaker-than-average resale values mark it down.”
Author: Max Adams
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