Honda Civic 2017 vs Skoda Rapid 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 182 HP | 86 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is more dynamic to drive. Honda Civic engine produces 96 HP more power than Skoda Rapid, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Skoda Rapid. Thanks to more power Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Rapid is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Civic consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Rapid, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Civic could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Rapid. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Accord | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Caddy, Skoda Fabia, Audi A1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Skoda Rapid engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Skoda Rapid 2012 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifespan is relatively low. There tends to be increased vibration at idling speed. Problems with the fuel pressure pump may be the first sign of a petrol smell in the oil. ... More about Skoda Rapid 2012 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
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Honda Civic is larger, but slightly lower. Honda Civic is 4 cm longer than the Skoda Rapid, 9 cm wider, while the height of Honda Civic is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1490 litres | |
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Skoda Rapid has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Honda Civic has 130 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Rapid. This could mean that the Honda Civic uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.8 metres more than that of the Skoda Rapid, which means Honda Civic can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 1`615 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Skoda Rapid is better rated in child safety tests. The Honda Civic scores significantly 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 Honda Civic has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Skoda Rapid, so Skoda Rapid quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 18 800 | 6200 | |
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