Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs Skoda Scala – Which one offers the better deal?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Skoda Scala has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20900 £, while the Kia Ceed Sportswagon costs 24300 £. That’s a price difference of around 3429 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Scala manages with 5 L and is therefore to a small extent more efficient than the Kia Ceed Sportswagon with 6 L. The difference is about 1 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Skoda Scala has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 150 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 10 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Scala is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 8.20 s, while the Kia Ceed Sportswagon takes 9.70 s. That’s about 1.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Skoda Scala performs slightly better – reaching 221 km/h, while the Kia Ceed Sportswagon tops out at 197 km/h. The difference is around 24 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Ceed Sportswagon pulls minimal stronger with 253 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 3 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Skoda Scala is somewhat lighter – 1199 kg compared to 1335 kg. The difference is around 136 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Ceed Sportswagon offers clearly perceptible more room – 625 L compared to 467 L. That’s a difference of about 158 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Ceed Sportswagon performs a bit better – up to 1694 L, which is about 284 L more than the Skoda Scala.

When it comes to payload, Kia Ceed Sportswagon slightly takes the win – 485 kg compared to 431 kg. That’s a difference of about 54 kg.

All in all, the Skoda Scala shows itself to be leads convincingly overall and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.