Kia Ceed 2018 vs Skoda Rapid 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 242 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| Kia Ceed engine produces 15 HP more power than Skoda Rapid, whereas torque is 42 NM more than Skoda Rapid. Despite the higher power, Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Rapid is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Ceed consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Rapid, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Ceed could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Ceed consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Rapid. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 850 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30, Kia XCeed | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Superb, Seat Leon, Audi A1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Rapid might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Skoda Rapid 2017 1.4 engine: The engine is reliable, however, owners frequently report excessive oil consumption, which is usually linked to piston ring issues. Loss of power is another common complaint. It's advised against maintaining ... More about Skoda Rapid 2017 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
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Kia Ceed is larger, but slightly lower. Kia Ceed is 4 cm longer than the Skoda Rapid, 9 cm wider, while the height of Kia Ceed is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 395 litres | 415 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1291 litres | no data | |
| Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Kia Ceed uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 1`850 kg | 1`691 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Skoda Rapid has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Kia Ceed, so Skoda Rapid quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 7200 | |
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