Used Skoda Scala (Mk1 2019 to date) review - pictures

THE Skoda Scala won Best Compact Family Car of the Year in our New Car Awards in 2019. The winning blend of practicality, space and high-quality feel is just as valid for used buyers as for those buying new.

Admittedly it’s not the most thrilling car to drive, and refinement isn’t as good as in the VW Golf. But Skodas have always appealed to pragmatic buyers, and the Scala gives nothing away to rivals if you focus on the essentials of family motoring. In that

Performance: 0-62mph/top speed - 10.1 seconds/123mph

EQUIPMENT All except basic S-trimmed cars get an eight-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus rear parking sensors. Most engines come with a six-speed manual

Infotainment Basic S model comes with a 6.5-inch touchscreen, but every other edition is fitted with a larger, eight-inch display

Running costs: 44-53mpg (1.0 TSI 110)

ON THE ROAD The Scala rides as comfortably as a VW Golf and is very easy to drive, although it’s not as engaging as a Ford Focus

BOOT One of the Scala’s biggest selling points is its huge boot capacity, while pockets behind wheelarches are handy