Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI DSG
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
vs
Mazda3
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI DSG
Car A
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI DSG
Delivers an efficient, practical five-seat package with usable performance for everyday driving. With a 467 L boot and DSG automatic, it suits budget-focused buyers and growing families who split time between city errands and weekend trips.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety5.6 L/100km
Mazda3
Car B
Mazda3
The Mazda3 offers good value in its segment by blending efficiency, safety, and lively performance. Best for compact-family and city driving, with cargo capacity as the main compromise.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety186 hp
Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 67 / 63
City 62 / 61
Budget / value 72 / 70
Road trip 43 / 40
Performance 30 / 31
Cargo 26 / 19
Practical 55 / 51
Premium 22 / 22
Winter 26 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI DSG · Orange = Mazda3

Specs side-by-side

Spec Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI DSG Mazda3
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Pros & cons

Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI DSG

  • Good value in its segment for budget-focused buyers
  • Efficient for its class at 5.6 l/100 km combined
  • Brisk 0–100 km/h in 8.2 s from the 150 hp petrol
  • 467 L boot and five seats support everyday family use

Mazda3

  • 5-star safety and solid reliability (80)
  • Efficient for its class at 6.5 L/100 km
  • Brisk 0–100 km/h in 8.0 s with 186 hp
  • Good value pricing at 22,000

Verdict

Pick Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI DSG if…
Best fuel economy
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI DSG uses 5.6 L/100km vs 6.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Mazda3 if…
More power
Mazda3 puts out 186 hp vs 150 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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