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Skoda Scala vs Fiat Panda comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 70 HP), boot space and price (21,400 £ vs 14,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Scala or Fiat Panda?

Skoda Scala vs Fiat Panda: Key differences

Skoda Scala

4.8 (9 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Fiat Panda

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • a bit lighter
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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.

Fiat Panda is substantially cheaper – starting at 14,100 £ , while the Skoda Scala costs 21,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,294 £.

Both cars consume an average of 5 L/100km – no difference here.

Panda

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 offers clearly more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 70 HP. That’s roughly 80 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Scala is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.2 s, while the Fiat Panda takes 13.9 s. That’s about 5.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Scala delivers considerably more torque with 250 Nm compared to 92 Nm. That’s about 158 Nm more.

Scala

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Skoda Scala offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Panda is a bit lighter – 1,055 kg compared to 1,199 kg. The difference is around 144 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Scala offers clearly more boot space – 467 L compared to 225 L. That’s a difference of about 242 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Scala carries slightly more – 431 kg compared to 365 kg. That’s a difference of about 66 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Scala is far ahead overall 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 £21,400
Scala

Skoda Scala

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 95 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5 - 5.6 L/100km
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Reviews Skoda Scala

4.8 (9 Reviews)
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Herr der Ringe
22 Jun 2026, 13:30:53

Sporty with plenty of space, slightly larger than the Golf 7

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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 Panda is a charming, no-nonsense city companion that mixes cheerful Italian flair with genuinely useful practicality, making tight streets and daily errands feel less of a chore. Its honest simplicity, clever packaging and a dash of cheeky character make it a smart, low-stress buy for people who prefer sensible perks over showroom flash.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,400 - 31,500 £
Price
14,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
114 - 126 g/km
co2
113 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
38 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,199 - 1,271 kg
Curb weight
1,055 kg
Trunk capacity
467 L
Trunk capacity
225 L
Length
-
Length
3,635 mm
Width
1,793 mm
Width
1,643 mm
Height
-
Height
1,551 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
870 L
Payload
403 - 431 kg
Payload
365 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Power HP
70 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
164 km/h
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Torque
92 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Power kW
51 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
999 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Skoda
Brand
Fiat
Is the Skoda Scala offered with different drivetrains?

The Skoda Scala is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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