I have a 1-1.3M budget. I'm torn between a 2022 Skoda 1.0 Premium with 70,000 km and a 2021 Corolla 1.5 Dream with 90,000 km. Could anyone who's driven them write about their experience? Or is there a different suggestion? Space and fuel matter.
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14 repliesI'd definitely prefer the Corolla for that Japanese reliability.
Translated from TurkishDoes Skoda have a chronic issue?
Translated from TurkishScala models don't have a chronic issue 🙋🏻♂️
Translated from TurkishIt'd be a 2019-2020 model, but it'll be reliable. You could look at the Civic 1.6i Dtec diesel automatic. Around 1.3 [million]
Translated from TurkishThat would be my choice too, but I couldn't find a Civic under 150,000 km. Thanks for the suggestion.
Translated from TurkishScala automatic transmission
Translated from TurkishI'm driving a Scala, 1.6 TDI, 2020 model, currently around 145k km. It's one of the first ones that came to Turkey, an ex-fleet car despite that, still no vibration from the DSG, I'd say it's good in terms of durability. Fuel consumption is quite good, in calm driving it's around 4.5 liters, and depending on the situation it can drop down to 3 liters. I've also ridden in the Corolla a lot because of my friends - if you don't do much highway driving it could work, maybe, but I'd recommend the Scala. In terms of space, even though it's a hatchback, it's quite sufficient.
Translated from TurkishTo make a full comparison: if the Corolla is a hybrid, fuel consumption in the city is very good, and ACC and lane-keeping systems are available, though they're usually optional and not included on base gasoline trims. On the Scala, unless you're buying a very new or 0 km one, these features aren't there, though they can of course be added afterward. Specifically for lane-keeping, comfort and quietness, the Corolla is quite noisy on the highway, the Scala is quite good in this regard. In terms of suspension they're almost the same.
Translated from TurkishIn terms of fuel, the gasoline Corolla burns a lot, the hybrid is quite good especially in the city but not that great on the highway. The Scala is quite nice, my long-term city average is around 5.5, and on the highway with calm driving I've made it from Eskişehir to Ankara on 3.3 liters. As for chronic issues, there's nothing wrong with the gasoline Corollas; hybrid batteries become less efficient at 100-150k [km] and might need replacing. Maybe the Scala's DSG, but I haven't heard of issues on the 1.6 TDIs. The one chronic thing that fails on the Scala is the SOS module.
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