would love a detailed verdict from those who’ve spend significant time with both . thank you 

I had a Scala for a week or so awaiting my new Kamiq.

 

The Scala was in in SE trim, it handled well and had a very forgiving (soft) ride but it somehow didn't feel special. The touch screen bolero unit didn't have wireless CarPlay. To me it does not look particularly attractive as hatchback but would recommend it as a good everyday car, the problem is that there are so many other hatchbacks out there that are probably as good for similar money. Discounts are huge on the Scala so paying anywhere near list price means you'll be taking a huge bath later on when you come to sell it, but that does mean you can pick one up very cheaply when compared the much smaller discounts on the Kamiq. drive the deal is offering £4.4k off the list price of an SE. However, the Scala is a long car (bear that in mind when it comes to finding a parking space) longer than the Kamiq and its proportions look a little odd from certain angles.

 

The Kamiq has a firmer ride but in SE trim the ride is good as is the handling, apparently the ride is not so good if you go for the SEL with its larger wheels or specify the sport suspension option. As a cross over it's never going to handle as well as the Scala but when compared to other crossovers the Kamiq scores in its ride/handling compromise. It's very easy to live with and despite its size it can be squeezed into some tight spaces due to its great all round visibility. For the money it's a crossover that delivers interior space which is equivalent to those in the class above but for a price that competes in its own class. The extra safety kit front (and side) assist has already saved me from rear ending an idiot that changed his mind about leaving the motorway. The wireless CarPlay is brilliant. the only downside is the fuel economy of the Kamiq when compared to the Scala - its greater frontal area and higher stance means that the effortless motorway cruising has a fuel economy that is good but far from exceptional, the best I've gotten out of it is low 50s mpg. The Kamiq appears to be selling very well from our local dealer in Epsom and the best discount I could get through Carwow was around £1800 but that was back in Nov and things may have changed, even so it's a long way from the discounts on the Scala.

 

Both cars share the same interior design but in the Scala the dash is much lower down in relation to your seating position, somehow the Kamiq just feels more "special" sitting inside it. It's huge step up in quality over the Seat Arona interior, whereas the VW T Cross has a bland interior on the base models and a revolting gaudy colour scheme on the more expensive models. Neither car comes close to matching the Kamiq on interior passenger space.

 

There's very little difference in the performance between the Scala and Kamiq.

 

Hope that's of help.

 

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-skoda-scala-and-kamiq-monte-carlo-editions-revealed

 

On 28/01/2020 at 21:34, Kiero1 said:

I had a Scala for a week or so awaiting my new Kamiq.

 

The Scala was in in SE trim, it handled well and had a very forgiving (soft) ride but it somehow didn't feel special. The touch screen bolero unit didn't have wireless CarPlay. To me it does not look particularly attractive as hatchback but would recommend it as a good everyday car, the problem is that there are so many other hatchbacks out there that are probably as good for similar money. Discounts are huge on the Scala so paying anywhere near list price means you'll be taking a huge bath later on when you come to sell it, but that does mean you can pick one up very cheaply when compared the much smaller discounts on the Kamiq. drive the deal is offering £4.4k off the list price of an SE. However, the Scala is a long car (bear that in mind when it comes to finding a parking space) longer than the Kamiq and its proportions look a little odd from certain angles.

 

The Kamiq has a firmer ride but in SE trim the ride is good as is the handling, apparently the ride is not so good if you go for the SEL with its larger wheels or specify the sport suspension option. As a cross over it's never going to handle as well as the Scala but when compared to other crossovers the Kamiq scores in its ride/handling compromise. It's very easy to live with and despite its size it can be squeezed into some tight spaces due to its great all round visibility. For the money it's a crossover that delivers interior space which is equivalent to those in the class above but for a price that competes in its own class. The extra safety kit front (and side) assist has already saved me from rear ending an idiot that changed his mind about leaving the motorway. The wireless CarPlay is brilliant. the only downside is the fuel economy of the Kamiq when compared to the Scala - its greater frontal area and higher stance means that the effortless motorway cruising has a fuel economy that is good but far from exceptional, the best I've gotten out of it is low 50s mpg. The Kamiq appears to be selling very well from our local dealer in Epsom and the best discount I could get through Carwow was around £1800 but that was back in Nov and things may have changed, even so it's a long way from the discounts on the Scala.

 

Both cars share the same interior design but in the Scala the dash is much lower down in relation to your seating position, somehow the Kamiq just feels more "special" sitting inside it. It's huge step up in quality over the Seat Arona interior, whereas the VW T Cross has a bland interior on the base models and a revolting gaudy colour scheme on the more expensive models. Neither car comes close to matching the Kamiq on interior passenger space.

 

There's very little difference in the performance between the Scala and Kamiq.

 

Hope that's of help.

 

It seems VAG have decided that Skoda should be more plushly finished than VW's. New VW's have hard plastic cabins with no soft touches anywhere. Options are very limited and down market compared with Skoda.

Skoda and Audi now the premium brands.