Skoda Scala vs Citroen C3
What's the difference?

Skoda Scala

$24,990 - $39,789

2025 price

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Citroen C3

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2023 price

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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Summary

2025 Skoda Scala

2023 Citroen C3

By Emily Agar

By James Cleary

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo 3, 1.0L

Turbo 3, 1.2L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Unleaded Petrol

Fuel Efficiency

5.4L/100km (combined)

5.2L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Class-leading interior space
Excellent fuel efficiency
Comfortable and solid on-road

Equipment
Design
Space efficiency

Dislikes

Sporadic wireless phone mirroring
Not as fun as its rivals with outputs
Older looking exterior

Price
Sub-par refinement
Ownership costs

2025 Skoda Scala Summary

The new Skoda Scala brings a trim line-up of just two models and the features list for both have been reshuffled with a little pruning here and a few welcome additions there.

The Select 85TSI on test for this review replaces the former Ambition base variant and offers very competitive pricing considering its European roots.

You would be forgiven, though, if the Skoda Scala was not the first make and model that came to mind in your new hatchback hunt. But with its minor facelift and a boot capacity that rivals medium SUVs, maybe it should be on the list.

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2023 Citroen C3 Summary

You’re a city dweller on the hunt for a small hatch, but the usual suspects just don’t do it for you. Time for a trip down the urban road less travelled.

The Citroen C3 fits the bill in terms of scale, but brings something extra when it comes to personality. A fun-sized European with the ability to surprise and delight.

It comes at a price, though. So, is the promise of some extra excitement in your motoring life worth it? Read on to find out.

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Deep dive comparison

2025 Skoda Scala 2023 Citroen C3

Verdict

The new Skoda Scala Select proves base models can be well-equipped and have a great price tag, which is not always the case at this grade level.

Its driving experience might not be as exciting as some rivals but it’s a great urban dweller nonetheless and it offers really good value overall.

Verdict

The Citroen C3’s plus column contains some big ticket items like a solid standard equipment list, design flair, generous interior space, an eager engine, good safety and a comfy suspension. However, the minus side of the ledger isn’t exactly empty, with entries like steep price, marginal perceived quality, poor cabin storage, sub-par refinement, okay economy, and high ownership costs.

But there’s no doubt this car delivers a different, adventurous take on the city-sized hatch, and for you, that alone may count for more than any of those things.

Skoda Scala vs Citroen C3 What's the difference?

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Skoda Scala vs Citroen C3
What's the difference?