Skoda Scala vs Suzuki S-Cross – Which car suits you better?

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

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

Skoda Scala has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20900 £, while the Suzuki S-Cross costs 21800 £. That’s a price difference of around 857 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Scala manages with 5 L and is therefore hardly perceptible more efficient than the Suzuki S-Cross with 5.10 L. The difference is about 0.10 L per 100 km.

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 Skoda Scala has a somewhat edge – offering 150 HP compared to 129 HP. That’s roughly 21 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 Suzuki S-Cross takes 9.50 s. That’s about 1.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Skoda Scala performs somewhat better – reaching 221 km/h, while the Suzuki S-Cross tops out at 195 km/h. The difference is around 26 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Scala pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 250 Nm compared to 235 Nm. That’s about 15 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Skoda Scala is minimal lighter – 1199 kg compared to 1280 kg. The difference is around 81 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Scala offers hardly perceptible more room – 467 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 37 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Scala performs slightly better – up to 1410 L, which is about 180 L more than the Suzuki S-Cross.

When it comes to payload, Skoda Scala slight takes the win – 431 kg compared to 405 kg. That’s a difference of about 26 kg.

Our conclusion: The Skoda Scala proves to be dominates this comparison and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Skoda Scala is the better all-rounder in this comparison.