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Skoda Scala vs Toyota Corolla Touring Sports comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (21,400 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Scala or Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?

Skoda Scala vs Toyota Corolla Touring Sports: Key differences

Skoda Scala

4.9 (7 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • somewhat more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably 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 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 noticeably cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports costs 29,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,177 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports uses 4.4 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Skoda Scala with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

Corolla Touring Sports

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 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers somewhat more power – delivering 178 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 28 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Skoda Scala takes 8.2 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Skoda Scala is a bit faster – reaching 221 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 41 km/h.

Scala

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Scala is markedly lighter – 1,199 kg compared to 1,485 kg. The difference is around 286 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers noticeably more boot space – 596 L compared to 467 L. That’s a difference of about 129 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers a bit more capacity – up to 1,606 L, about 196 L more than the Skoda Scala.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports carries only slightly more – 440 kg compared to 431 kg. That’s a difference of about 9 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Corolla Touring Sports comes out modestly ahead 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 £29,600
Corolla Touring Sports

Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 140 - 178 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.4 L/100km
Skoda Scala
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

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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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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

The Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is a sensible yet stylish estate that blends everyday practicality with Toyota's trademark reliability, making it the kind of car that quietly gets on with family life without drama. Inside it's cleverly packaged for luggage and kids' gear and feels calm and comfortable on the road — sensible rather than flashy, but with enough character to make daily drives more enjoyable.

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Skoda Scala
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

Costs and Consumption

Price
21,400 - 31,500 £
Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
114 - 126 g/km
co2
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,199 - 1,271 kg
Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 kg
Trunk capacity
467 L
Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
Length
4,362 mm
Length
4,650 mm
Width
1,793 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
1,514 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,410 L
Max trunk capacity
1,591 - 1,606 L
Payload
403 - 431 kg
Payload
400 - 440 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
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
192 - 221 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Skoda
Brand
Toyota
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