Hi everyone

I am looking to change my 2010 Astra. I notice the Skoda Scalas are well reviewed and are good value. What should i look out for? Any tips? 

Last year I replaced my 2009 Astra with a new Scala, I didn't fancy the new Peugeot Astra, all ok so far, the 3cyl 1 litre engine is way  better than I was expecting + 60mpg  on the last tank of fuel.
Surprised how little input there is on this forum, maybe no one has a problem, or there's not many Scalas.

I used to drive Vauxhalls, the last one was a Peugeot Crossland, awful thing! Haven't had a Astra for some time though, I would think the Scala is equivalent in size to the Astra but probably a wee bit larger inside.  I do know that the Scala gives a much better driving experience than the Crossland, not least in that the all round visibility is much better.  I have the SE model with a 1.5 engine but you pays yer money and makes yer cnoice. Best plan is to test drive one really.

@John2022What age of VAUXHALL Crossland did you have & with which engine?

Crossland X 1.2T ecoTec [110] SE Nav Manual. Year 2019.  

When part of the PSA Group then & before Stallantis took them over. 

Not that that made much difference. 

Love my Scala SE 1.0 in Meteor Grey 6 speed manual with 16”” wheels. Comfy economical and quicker than you might think. I don’t see many on the roads though. 

On 12/10/2023 at 17:54, Pablitothepig said:

Love my Scala SE 1.0 in Meteor Grey 6 speed manual with 16”” wheels. Comfy economical and quicker than you might think. I don’t see many on the roads though. 

I test drove a Scala yesterday, do you notice a vibration in the cabin before the stop starts kicks in? In traffic lights especially,

Hi Wales1975, no vibrations,  engine cuts off nice and smoothly then starts up again fine. Maybe have a drive if another one if you’re worried 

The only problem i have is that its the only one locally. The other one is a 1.5tsi which is in a small garage and still over 15k. 

Hi wales 1975. I moved from an Audi A1 to a 2020 Scala SEl with the 1.0 engine. Lots more room inside for not a much longer car, great visibilty just under 50mpg. We've had it now for 6 months and really like it. We have found that the dash creaks when it is cold. It's really annoying but it does go when warmed up. I never use stop start and I dislike the lane assist, but apart from that my wife and I are enjoying the car. It was supplied by Arnold Clark with 4 of the very very cheapest budget  tyres. Getting them swapped out next week for Goodyeat vector 4 all seasons.

1 minute ago, david7892003 said:

Hi wales 1975. I moved from an Audi A1 to a 2020 Scala SEl with the 1.0 engine. Lots more room inside for not a much longer car, great visibilty just under 50mpg. We've had it now for 6 months and really like it. We have found that the dash creaks when it is cold. It's really annoying but it does go when warmed up. I never use stop start and I dislike the lane assist, but apart from that my wife and I are enjoying the car. It was supplied by Arnold Clark with 4 of the very very cheapest budget  tyres. Getting them swapped out next week for Goodyeat vector 4 all seasons.

Do you find some vibrations in the cabin? I loved the car. Noticed before the stop start was activated there was some vibration. Some say its the 3 cylinder engine.  Im new to Skodas, ive always had Vauxhalls.  

Not really. There are vibrations when idling and to be honest I think at idle the engine sounds like a bag of spanners!! On the move I find it smooth and responsive and I think that it has a very nice engine note.

 

 

Wales 1975.

What gear box was that car? I have a 1.5 manual and its very smooth, the stop/start does what it says with no vibration or rattles. After the hot summer the seats creak a little when negotiating wobbly lanes and B roads but nothing else really. A 15 mile drive along A roads gives me 50+mpg, 100 mile on motor ways 60+ mpg. The 2 cylinder 'ECO' mode does produce a barely discernible vibration, but as it (hopefully) saves me money I don't care. 

Edited 14 October, 20232 yr by John2022

It's the 1.0 6 speed manual. Strangely enough since buying the scala I think that i've only seen another 2 on the road. As an aside the washer pump gave up at 21500 miles. Not serious and an easy fix but the original pump seemed seized solid.

 

Maybe it is the 3 cyl engine, as i have not driven one before.