Honda Civic vs Skoda Scala

The Honda Civic starts from $43,250 before on-road costs, while the Skoda Scala opens at $30,900. That makes the Skoda Scala the more affordable entry point by $12,350.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. Estimated driveaway prices sit around $49,900 for the Honda Civic and $33,990 for the Skoda Scala.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Honda Civic by roughly $1,710 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Honda Civic features a 9-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, while the Skoda Scala gets a 8.3-inch display and 8-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Honda Civic stands out with wireless charging, Bose audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Skoda Scala. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Honda Civic gets leather upholstery while the Skoda Scala offers cloth.

The Honda Civic uses a Hybrid producing 135kW and 315Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.1 seconds.

The Skoda Scala responds with a Petrol making 85kW and 200Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.1 seconds.

The Honda Civic has the clear power advantage at 135kW vs 85kW. In the real-world sprint, the Honda Civic is 2.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Honda Civic measures 4,560mm long on a 2,733mm wheelbase, 198mm longer than the Skoda Scala at 4,362mm (2,649mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Honda Civic generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 410L in the Honda Civic and 467L in the Skoda Scala, giving the Skoda Scala a 57L advantage.

For towing, the Skoda Scala leads with a 1,200kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 450kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,197/year for the Honda Civic and $1,539/year for the Skoda Scala. That is a $342 annual difference in favour of the Honda Civic.

Estimated annual total: $1,197 (Honda Civic) vs $1,539 (Skoda Scala). The Honda Civic saves you roughly $342 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Honda Civic) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Skoda Scala). The Skoda Scala has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Honda Civic)—.