Peugeot 308 vs Skoda Scala

The Peugeot 308 starts from $48,990 before on-road costs, while the Skoda Scala opens at $30,900. That makes the Skoda Scala the more affordable entry point by $18,090.

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 $42,990 for the Peugeot 308 and $33,990 for the Skoda Scala.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Peugeot 308 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 Peugeot 308 features a 10-inch touchscreen paired with a 10-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 Peugeot 308 stands out with wireless charging, panoramic roof, power tailgate and Focal audio — features our data doesn't list for the Skoda Scala. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Peugeot 308 gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Skoda Scala offers cloth.

The Peugeot 308 uses a Hybrid producing 107kW and 230Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9 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 Peugeot 308 has the clear power advantage at 107kW vs 85kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Peugeot 308 is 1.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Peugeot 308 measures 4,365mm long on a 2,675mm wheelbase, 3mm longer than the Skoda Scala at 4,362mm (2,649mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Peugeot 308 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 384L in the Peugeot 308 and 467L in the Skoda Scala, giving the Skoda Scala a 83L advantage.

For towing, the Skoda Scala leads with a 1,200kg braked capacity vs 1,150kg. That 50kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,197/year for the Peugeot 308 and $1,539/year for the Skoda Scala. That is a $342 annual difference in favour of the Peugeot 308.

Warranty: 5 years / 200,000km (Peugeot 308) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Skoda Scala). The Skoda Scala has longer coverage.