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Skoda Fabia Skoda Scala

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Skoda Fabia Skoda Scala
Model years 2021-now 2019-now
From (indicative) € 22,990 € 26,990
Status Available Available
Fuel Petrol Petrol
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Reliability 78/100 76/100
Efficiency 72/100 70/100
Practicality 78/100 80/100
Value retention 70/100 62/100
Sustainability (environmental impact) 44/100 40/100
Specifications
Power (hp) 95 116
0–100 km/h (s) 10.6 9.5
Top speed (km/h) 193 202
Length (mm) 4108 4362
Width (mm) 1780 1793
Height (mm) 1459 1471
Kerb weight (kg) 1142 1216
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) 5.3 5.5
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) 1100 1200
Boot (l) 380 467
Body style Hatchback Hatchback
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • Skoda Fabia · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (B-segment VW group) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Skoda Fabia · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world consumption vs WLTP 5,3 l/100km, public forums · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Skoda Fabia · Practicality: Boot 380 l vs B-segment average (manufacturer figure) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Skoda Fabia · Value retention: Residual-value indication from B-segment valuation guides (historical average) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Skoda Fabia · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure petrol + exhaust emissions (Euro-6d standard on current models), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Skoda Scala · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (VW-group segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Skoda Scala · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world consumption vs WLTP 5.5 l/100km, public forums · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Skoda Scala · Practicality: Boot 467 l vs C-segment hatchback average (manufacturer figure) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Skoda Scala · Value retention: Residual-value indication from segment valuation guides (lower volumes indicatively depress residual value) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Skoda Scala · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure petrol + exhaust emissions (Euro-6d standard on current models), as of 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21

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Profile · 1.0 TSI (NJ, vierde generatie)

Skoda Fabia

Fourth-generation Fabia on the MQB-A0 platform, shared with the Volkswagen Polo and Seat Ibiza. Strong point is the boot (380 l), large for the B-segment class. The 1.0 TSI delivers 95 hp and returns WLTP 5.3 l/100km; owners report 5.5 to 6.5 l/100km in practice (public forums, not measured by us).

Profile · 1.0 TSI (NW, facelift 2023)

Skoda Scala

C-segment hatchback on the MQB-A0 platform, positioned between Fabia and Octavia. Strong point is the boot (467 l), larger than on most rivals. The 1.0 TSI delivers 116 hp and returns WLTP 5.5 l/100km; owners report 6.0 to 6.5 l/100km mixed (public forums, not measured by us).

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