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About the Skoda Scala
Last updated Sep 26, 2025The new Skoda Scala is a medium-sized car offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $27,690 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $34,690 for the Launch Edition.
There are 4 variants of the Scala available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2020.
The Skoda Scala is only available with an null motor that produces 110kW and 250Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2021 Scala is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
86.96 - 89.21 kW/t
70.53 kW/t
261.18 kW/t
Boot Space
467 litres
273 litres
650 litres
Fuel Efficiency
4.9 - 5.5 L/100km
1.6 L/100km
10.2 L/100km
Vehicle Range
909 - 1,020 km
556 km
1,190 km
Price
$27,690 - $34,690
$27,690
$288,000
Warranty (Years)
5 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
80,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 year
2 years
2 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Braked Towing Capacity
1,250 kg
400 kg
2,000 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
134 - 152 mm
100 mm
160 mm
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2021 Skoda Scala Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $28,690 |
| 1.5L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $27,690 |
Ambition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $28,690 |
| 1.5L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $27,690 |
Monte Carlo
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $33,390 |
Launch Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $34,690 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 Skoda Scala Specs
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2021 Skoda Scala Dimensions
1471mm
1793mm
4362mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2021 Skoda Scala Fuel Economy
There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Skoda Scala
The most fuel efficient Skoda Scala is the Base with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.5L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 4.9L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
| Skoda Scala | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 5.5 L/100km |
| 1.5L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 4.9 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Skoda Scala?
You should service your Scala at your authorised Skoda dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Scala's warranty.
2021 Skoda Scala Warranty
What is the warranty on a Skoda Scala?
The Skoda Scala offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Skoda Scala FAQs
The cheapest Skoda Scala is the Base that starts from $27,690.
The most expensive Skoda Scala is the Launch Edition that starts from $34,690.
The best towing capacity of a Skoda Scala is 1250 kg offered by the following variants: Base, Ambition, Monte Carlo and Launch Edition.
The largest Skoda Scala is the Base which measures 1793mm wide, 4362mm in length and sits 1471mm tall.
The most powerful Skoda Scala is the Base which has 110kW of power from its 1.5L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Skoda Scala is built in Czech Republic and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Skoda Scala is the Base which weighs null kg (kerb weight).
The Skoda Scala uses Unleaded.