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Skoda Scala vs Suzuki Jimny comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (21,400 £ vs 25,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Scala or Suzuki Jimny?

Skoda Scala vs Suzuki Jimny: Key differences

Skoda Scala

4.8 (9 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Suzuki Jimny

2.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • barely 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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Skoda Scala is slightly cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the Suzuki Jimny costs 25,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,849 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Scala uses 5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Suzuki Jimny with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

Jimny

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Skoda Scala offers noticeably more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Scala is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 8.2 s, while the Suzuki Jimny takes 12.8 s. That’s about 4.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Scala delivers significantly more torque with 250 Nm compared to 130 Nm. That’s about 120 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 2.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Jimny is barely lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,199 kg. The difference is around 34 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Scala carries markedly more – 431 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 161 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Scala stands well ahead of its rival 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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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

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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Suzuki Jimny

Brimming with raucous charm and unabashed off-road spirit, the Suzuki Jimny makes light work of rough tracks while remaining surprisingly at home in city streets. It's a cheeky, no-nonsense companion for buyers who prefer character over conformity — think go-anywhere attitude in a pocket-sized package.

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Reviews Suzuki Jimny

2.7 (1 Reviews)
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brunella
29 Jun 2026, 05:20:23

Powerful traction, lightness, compact size for steep, narrow and challenging mountain dirt tracks.

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Suzuki Jimny

Costs and Consumption
Price
21,400 - 31,500 £
Price
25,300 - 27,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 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
173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,199 - 1,271 kg
Curb weight
1,165 kg
Trunk capacity
467 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
3,645 mm
Width
1,793 mm
Width
1,645 mm
Height
-
Height
1,705 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
863 L
Payload
403 - 431 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Power HP
102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
145 km/h
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Torque
130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Power kW
75 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,462 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Skoda
Brand
Suzuki
Is the Skoda Scala offered with different drivetrains?

The Skoda Scala is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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