Has anyone traded in a Octavia III to Scala? Obviously space will not be so generous, but in terms of build quality and comfort etc. The SE Technology looks interesting. I like the look of the Octavia 4 with exception of the touchscreen heating etc. 

 

Thanks for any comment. 

I cannot comment on trading up from the Octavia III to Scala, but I did sit in a new Octavia IV Estate at the dealership a couple of weeks ago and was impressed with the quality and feel of the car. I do like my Scala but the Octavia's interior quality does seem a step above. (Makes sense though as it is in a higher price bracket and it's an interior that needs to be suitable for a circa £32k + car - if you were to go for the VRS, that is).

I've moved from an Octavia 3 L&K diesel 150 DSG to a Scala 1.5 Petrol DSG SEL First Edition.

The build quality of the Scala is at least equivalent but the level of equipment lower by comparison to L&K specification but Skoda no longer do an Octavia in that specification in the UK.

Ride quality in my experience is slightly better and handling slightly lighter (my Scala has chassis control but otherwise has same torsion rear suspension set up)

Fuel consumption over first 1000 miles half of which was on motorway averaged 55MPG

I'm ok with the touchscreen controls and like the virtual cockpit