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Skoda Scala vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (21,400 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Scala or VW Transporter Bus?

Skoda Scala vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

Skoda Scala

4.8 (9 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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VW Transporter Bus

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly 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 substantially cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,050 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Skoda Scala with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 4.2 L/100km.

Transporter Bus

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 VW Transporter Bus offers clearly more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Transporter Bus is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Skoda Scala takes 8.2 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Bus delivers markedly more torque with 415 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 165 Nm more.

Scala

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: VW Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Scala is considerably lighter – 1,199 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 799 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers markedly more boot space – 763 L compared to 467 L. That’s a difference of about 296 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries considerably more – 1,143 kg compared to 431 kg. That’s a difference of about 712 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus 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 £41,500
Transporter Bus

VW Transporter Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 87 - 324 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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Reviews Skoda Scala

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,400 - 31,500 £
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
114 - 126 g/km
co2
0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 8
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,199 - 1,271 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Trunk capacity
467 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
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Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,793 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Height
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Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Payload
403 - 431 kg
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
Brand
Skoda
Brand
VW
Is the Skoda Scala offered with different drivetrains?

The Skoda Scala is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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