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Skoda Scala vs Audi A4 Avant comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 470 HP), boot space and price (21,400 £ vs 37,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Scala or Audi A4 Avant?

Skoda Scala vs Audi A4 Avant: Key differences

Skoda Scala

4.9 (7 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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Audi A4 Avant

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Scala

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Skoda Scala is clearly cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the Audi A4 Avant costs 37,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,814 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A4 Avant uses 4.8 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Skoda Scala with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

A4 Avant

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A4 Avant offers clearly more power – delivering 470 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 320 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A4 Avant is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Skoda Scala takes 8.2 s. That’s about 4.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A4 Avant delivers significantly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 350 Nm more.

Scala

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Scala is visibly lighter – 1,199 kg compared to 1,595 kg. The difference is around 396 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A4 Avant offers barely more boot space – 495 L compared to 467 L. That’s a difference of about 28 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A4 Avant carries markedly more – 565 kg compared to 431 kg. That’s a difference of about 134 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A4 Avant is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £37,200
A4 Avant

Audi A4 Avant

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 470 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.8 - 9.7 L/100km
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Skoda Scala

The Skoda Scala is a tidy, no-nonsense hatch that wraps clever packaging and composed manners into a compact, grown-up package. It’s the sensible choice for buyers who want everyday practicality with a dash of style and personality—no drama, just reliable charm.

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Reviews Skoda Scala

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Jose Ant.
1 Feb 2026, 04:13:05

The Scala is roomier inside than it looks, and very agile on both the highway and in town — ideal for practical, family use. It also uses less fuel.

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The Audi A4 Avant blends elegant, understated styling with practical estate versatility, making it a polished choice for drivers who want both poise and generous cargo space. Inside, the cabin feels premium and tech-forward while the composed driving manners turn routine journeys into a quietly satisfying experience—exactly the sensible indulgence buyers will appreciate.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,400 - 31,500 £
Price
37,200 - 122,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
114 - 126 g/km
co2
126 - 220 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,199 - 1,271 kg
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,820 kg
Trunk capacity
467 L
Trunk capacity
495 L
Length
-
Length
4,750 - 4,782 mm
Width
1,793 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,866 mm
Height
-
Height
1,428 - 1,493 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,495 L
Payload
403 - 431 kg
Payload
510 - 565 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Power HP
136 - 470 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
210 - 300 km/h
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Torque
270 - 600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Power kW
100 - 346 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,894 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G
Brand
Skoda
Brand
Audi
Is the Skoda Scala offered with different drivetrains?

The Skoda Scala is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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