Skoda Octavia 2013 vs Skoda Rapid 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 86 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 112 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 13.9 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 11 HP more power than Skoda Rapid, whereas torque is 48 NM more than Skoda Rapid. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.9 | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Octavia consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Rapid, which means that by driving the Skoda Octavia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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Skoda Octavia is larger, but slightly lower. Skoda Octavia is 18 cm longer than the Skoda Rapid, 11 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 590 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1580 litres | 1490 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Octavia has 40 litres more trunk space than the Skoda Rapid. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 90 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.9 metres more than that of the Skoda Rapid, which means Skoda Octavia can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`765 | 1`595 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Skoda Octavia is better rated in child safety tests. The Skoda Rapid scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Skoda Rapid has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Octavia has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Skoda Rapid, so Skoda Rapid quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 7000 | |
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