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Skoda Scala vs Toyota Aygo comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 116 HP), boot space and price (21,400 £ vs 18,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Scala or Toyota Aygo?

Skoda Scala vs Toyota Aygo: Key differences

Skoda Scala

4.8 (9 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Toyota Aygo

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Toyota Aygo is a bit cheaper – starting at 18,800 £ , while the Skoda Scala costs 21,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,580 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Aygo uses 3.7 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Skoda Scala with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

Aygo

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 116 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Scala is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 8.2 s, while the Toyota Aygo takes 9.2 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Scala delivers clearly more torque with 250 Nm compared to 120 Nm. That’s about 130 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, Toyota Aygo is barely lighter – 1,090 kg compared to 1,199 kg. The difference is around 109 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Scala offers clearly more boot space – 467 L compared to 231 L. That’s a difference of about 236 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Scala carries very slightly more – 431 kg compared to 420 kg. That’s a difference of about 11 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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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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Toyota Aygo

The Aygo is a cheeky city car that turns congested streets into a playground, with bold styling and sprightly manners that make parking a pleasure rather than a pain. Economical to run and surprisingly well equipped for its size, the Aygo is a smart choice for urban buyers who want personality without a premium price and a car that brings a smile to the daily commute.

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giuseppe
3 Dec 2025, 14:18:34

Great, not least because it makes excellent use of the automatic gearbox; I also found it better assembled and more refined.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,400 - 31,500 £
Price
18,800 - 24,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
114 - 126 g/km
co2
85 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,199 - 1,271 kg
Curb weight
1,090 kg
Trunk capacity
467 L
Trunk capacity
231 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,793 mm
Width
1,740 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
403 - 431 kg
Payload
420 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Power HP
116 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Torque
120 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Power kW
85 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,490 cm3

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

The Skoda Scala is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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