Skoda Rapid 2012 vs Volkswagen Jetta 2011
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Skoda Rapid is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Rapid engine produces 10 HP more power than Volkswagen Jetta, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Skoda Rapid reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Rapid is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Rapid consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta, which means that by driving the Skoda Rapid over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Rapid consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1440 km in combined cycle | 1300 km in combined cycle | |
| 1660 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Rapid gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
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Skoda Rapid is smaller. Skoda Rapid is 16 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Jetta, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Rapid is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1490 litres | no data | |
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Skoda Rapid has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Rapid has 40 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Jetta. The Volkswagen Jetta may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Rapid is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Jetta, which means Skoda Rapid can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`740 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Jetta is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 7000 | |
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