BMW 1 series 2019 vs Skoda Scala 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Skoda Scala is a more dynamic driving. BMW 1 series engine produces 10 HP less power than Skoda Scala, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Skoda Scala. Due to the lower power, BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Scala is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 1 series consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Scala, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 1 series could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Scala. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Scala gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X1, BMW 2 sērija, BMW 4 sērija | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Superb, Audi Q3, Audi A1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 1 series is 4 cm shorter than the Skoda Scala, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 1 series is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 467 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | no data | |
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Skoda Scala has more luggage space. BMW 1 series has 87 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Scala. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.5 metres more than that of the Skoda Scala, which means BMW 1 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`718 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Skoda Scala scores higher in safety tests. The Skoda Scala scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 24 600 | 17 400 | |
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