Audi A7 2018 vs Skoda Rapid 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi A7) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Skoda Rapid) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Audi A7 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A7 engine produces 140 HP more power than Skoda Rapid, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Skoda Rapid. Thanks to more power Audi A7 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 4.3 | |
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The Skoda Rapid is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A7 consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Rapid, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A7 could require 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 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. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.97 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.91 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
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Audi A7 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A7 is 49 cm longer than the Skoda Rapid, 20 cm wider, while the height of Audi A7 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 535 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1490 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Audi A7 has 15 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Rapid. This could mean that the Audi A7 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`375 | 1`725 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Audi A7 is better rated in child safety tests. The Audi A7 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Audi A7 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Rapid has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Audi A7, so Audi A7 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 49 400 | 6200 | |
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