To get more space for the money, you'll either need a Dacia Duster, or you'll be looking at used cars. The Octavia and Honda Civic have more space (the latter only by a fraction), but the Scala has pretty much every other rival beaten on this score with its 467-litre boot capacity. The boot is also considerably bigger than in most rivals. The cabin is narrower than it is in some rivals, making it a bit more of a squeeze to carry three people across the rear bench, but there isn’t a car in this class that can perform such a task without forcing passengers to get overly familiar with each other. A pair of bulky child seats will be no bother, either, with two rear Isofix points as standard. Nobody’s going to struggle for space in the front seats of the Skoda Scala, and there’s also more rear space than in most rivals, with generous headroom and legroom that allows lofty passengers to stretch out. If you like the finer things in life, it might not be for you, but when you stand to save thousands (or a healthy chunk of monthly payment cost), surely it’s worth a look, right? In fact, quality finish and kit list aside, the Scala is an exceptionally good all-rounder. You’ll also enjoy the fantastic all-round visibility it gives you, the user-friendly nature of all the various controls and the peace-of-mind you get from its five-star Euro NCAP safety rating. The Scala is an impressively comfortable and easy-going car to drive, with a smooth ride, controlled handling and perky yet efficient engines. Importantly, you won’t detect any signs of cost-cutting on the road. Still, what do you expect when the price undercuts that of pretty much every rival? Yes, you will see evidence of cost-cutting in a few other areas: the interior is trimmed with fairly dull-looking and hard, and while lots of equipment is offered, not all that much of it is standard at the lower end of the range. The Octavia is huge inside by class standards, and so the smaller Scala is still one of the roomiest cars in the class, both in terms of lugging passengers about or swallowing luggage. Of course, when we say ‘smaller’, everything is relative. With that in mind, the Scala is a smaller, more budget-focused offering to satisfy those people who might otherwise be drawn to rivals such as the Kia Ceed, Vauxhall Astra and Citroen C4. Not everyone needs as much space as the Octavia provides, and not everyone cares as much about quality and kit as they do about the price tag. While the Octavia is - and continues to be - popular for providing limo-like space for hatchback money, along with loads of luxury kit and a (relatively) posh-feeling cabin, the Scala caters for different buyers. It has its own appeal, and it’s designed to offer something back-to-basics. Well, this isn’t a car that’s trying to directly steal sales from its established siblings. So what's the reasoning behind launching the Scala? Monte Carlo is registered trademark by Monaco Brands.Skoda is already very well-represented in the family hatchback market by the excellent Octavia, while family SUV buyers are also nicely catered for by the Karoq. Always obtain prices from your chosen retailer. There may be a delay in any price displaying correctly on our website and materials and it is always possible that, despite our best efforts, some vehicles may be incorrectly priced. For more information, please see WLTP Info or contact your local Škoda retailer.Īll prices listed are Škoda UK's recommended 'on-the-road' prices and may vary from time to time (this includes where there are changes in regulation and/or legislation). Choice of wheels and other options may affect fuel consumption and emissions data. The CO2 figures shown however, are based on a calculation designed to be equivalent to the outgoing (NEDC) test cycle and will be used to calculate vehicle tax on first registration. There is a new test used for fuel consumption and CO2 figures (known as WLTP). These figures may not reflect real life driving results, which will depend upon a number of factors including the accessories fitted (post-registration), variations in weather, driving styles and vehicle load. †Figures shown are for comparability purposes only compare fuel consumption and CO2 figures with other vehicles tested to the same technical procedures. It is not possible to retrospectively fit a tow bar if the car is not fitted with tow bar preparation at Factory. Images shown on this page are for illustration purposes only, may vary from UK specification and are not reflective of the stated From Price.
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