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Ford Focus Active
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
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Skoda Scala 1.0 TSI DSG
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
Ford Focus Active
Car A
Ford Focus Active
A compact, city-friendly five-seater that balances efficiency and pace at a price that makes sense for small families. Best for urban commuting; less ideal if you need lots of cargo room or premium trimmings.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety180 hp
Skoda Scala 1.0 TSI DSG
Car B
Skoda Scala 1.0 TSI DSG
Efficient and practical, the Skoda Scala 1.0 TSI DSG pairs a frugal 5 l/100 km with a spacious 467-liter trunk. Sensible performance and the convenience of a dual-clutch automatic make it a solid fit for city use and growing families.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety5 L/100km
Why compared better on fuelbetter valuecomparison pickcross brandsame body typesame powertrain

Usage fit

Family 54 / 67
City 63 / 63
Budget / value 55 / 72
Road trip 41 / 43
Performance 30 / 31
Cargo 20 / 26
Practical 39 / 55
Premium 22 / 21
Winter 26 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Ford Focus Active · Orange = Skoda Scala 1.0 TSI DSG

Specs side-by-side

Spec Ford Focus Active Skoda Scala 1.0 TSI DSG
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Ford Focus Active

  • Efficient for city commutes at 5.5 L/100km
  • Strong 0–100 km/h in 8.0 s helps with confident merging
  • Five-seat practicality suits small families
  • Priced at 22,000, representing good value in its segment

Skoda Scala 1.0 TSI DSG

  • Efficient for its class (5 l/100 km) to keep running costs low.
  • 467-liter trunk and 5 seats support everyday family needs.
  • DSG dual-clutch automatic makes stop-start city driving easier.
  • Balanced performance (0-100 km/h in 9.5 s) works for city and highway.

Verdict

Pick Ford Focus Active if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Ford Focus Active is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Skoda Scala 1.0 TSI DSG if…
Performance & capability
Skoda Scala 1.0 TSI DSG is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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