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Skoda Scala vs Ford Tourneo Courier comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (21,400 £ vs 21,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Scala or Ford Tourneo Courier?

Skoda Scala vs Ford Tourneo Courier: Key differences

Skoda Scala

4.9 (7 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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Ford Tourneo Courier

  • moderately 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 marginally cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the Ford Tourneo Courier costs 21,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 386 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Scala uses 5 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Ford Tourneo Courier with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

Tourneo Courier

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 marginally more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Tourneo Courier delivers moderately more torque with 290 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

Scala

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Scala is markedly lighter – 1,199 kg compared to 1,517 kg. The difference is around 318 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ford Tourneo Courier offers moderately more boot space – 570 L compared to 467 L. That’s a difference of about 103 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Tourneo Courier carries a bit more – 483 kg compared to 431 kg. That’s a difference of about 52 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Tourneo Courier sits just 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 £21,800
Tourneo Courier

Ford Tourneo Courier

  • Engine Type Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 125 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.6 - 6.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 320 km
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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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Jose Ant.
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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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Ford Tourneo Courier

The Ford Tourneo Courier is a cheeky, compact people carrier that turns urban errands into a pleasure, thanks to a spacious, cleverly packaged cabin and genuinely practical storage everywhere you look. It drives with reassuringly car-like manners, so the ride is comfy for school runs and shopping trips, and sensible touches like fold-flat seats, a high driving position and plentiful cubbies make it a smart, fuss-free choice for small families and weekend haulers.

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Skoda Scala
Ford Tourneo Courier

Costs and Consumption
Price
21,400 - 31,500 £
Price
21,800 - 35,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
320 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
114 - 126 g/km
co2
0 - 151 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,199 - 1,271 kg
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,545 kg
Trunk capacity
467 L
Trunk capacity
570 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,793 mm
Width
1,800 - 1,813 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
403 - 431 kg
Payload
480 - 483 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Power HP
125 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Torque
170 - 290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Power kW
92 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
998 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
Brand
Skoda
Brand
Ford
Is the Skoda Scala offered with different drivetrains?

The Skoda Scala is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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