Dacia Lodgy 2017 vs Skoda Rapid 2012
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
| Dacia Lodgy engine produces 11 HP more power than Skoda Rapid, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Skoda Rapid. Despite the higher power, Dacia Lodgy reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1480 km on highway | ||
| Skoda Rapid gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Skoda Rapid can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Skoda Rapid version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.46 m | |
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Dacia Lodgy is larger. Dacia Lodgy is 2 cm longer than the Skoda Rapid, 5 cm wider, while the height of Dacia Lodgy is 22 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 207 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 207 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 827 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2617 litres | 1490 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Dacia Lodgy has more luggage space (by 277 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Lodgy (by 1127 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Lodgy is 0.5 metres more than that of the Skoda Rapid, which means Dacia Lodgy can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`958 | 1`725 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Skoda Rapid has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Lodgy has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than Skoda Rapid, so Skoda Rapid quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | 7000 | |
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