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Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI DSG
Hatchback · Diesel · FWD
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BMW 220d Active Tourer
Hatchback · Diesel · FWD
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI DSG
Car A
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI DSG
The Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI DSG prioritizes efficiency and everyday practicality, pairing a frugal diesel with a smooth automatic. It’s good value in its segment for commuting and family duties, rather than spirited driving.
5 seatsHatchbackDiesel5-star safety4.2 L/100km
BMW 220d Active Tourer
Car B
BMW 220d Active Tourer
The BMW 220d Active Tourer blends family-friendly practicality with diesel efficiency, making it good value in its segment for growing families and commuters. Its 470-liter trunk and brisk 7.8 s 0–100 km/h performance balance everyday usability with confident pace.
5 seatsHatchbackDiesel5-star safety150 hp
Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seatsstrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 65 / 66
City 65 / 61
Budget / value 71 / 66
Road trip 43 / 43
Performance 34 / 31
Cargo 26 / 26
Practical 55 / 55
Premium 21 / 45
Winter 26 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI DSG · Orange = BMW 220d Active Tourer

Specs side-by-side

Spec Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI DSG BMW 220d Active Tourer
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI DSG

  • Efficient for its class at 4.2 L/100 km, lowering running costs
  • DSG automatic makes city driving and commuting easy
  • 467 L boot and five seats support family use and errands
  • At €23,000, it offers good value in its segment for a diesel automatic

BMW 220d Active Tourer

  • Efficient for its class at 4.9 L/100 km, ideal for commuters and longer trips
  • Practical 5-seat layout with a 470-liter trunk for family duties
  • Strong torque and 7.8 s 0–100 km/h enable confident overtakes
  • Price around 35,000 offers good value in its segment

Verdict

Pick Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI DSG if…
Best fuel economy
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI DSG uses 4.2 L/100km vs 4.9 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick BMW 220d Active Tourer if…
More power
BMW 220d Active Tourer puts out 150 hp vs 115 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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