Peugeot 308 2017 vs Skoda Rapid 2017
Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 1.6 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: | 250 HP | 125 HP | |
Torque: | 330 NM | 200 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
Peugeot 308 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 308 engine produces 125 HP more power than Skoda Rapid, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Skoda Rapid. Thanks to more power Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 4.8 | |
The Skoda Rapid is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 308 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Rapid, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 308 could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 55 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
1080 km on highway | 1340 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. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 380'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Skoda Rapid engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 3 years | 12 years | |
Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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: | 4.25 m | 4.30 m | |
Width: | 1.80 m | 1.71 m | |
Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
Peugeot 308 is 5 cm shorter than the Skoda Rapid, 10 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 415 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1228 litres | no data | |
Peugeot 308 has 5 litres more trunk space than the Skoda Rapid. | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | no data | |
Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 1`691 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | below average | average | |
Skoda Rapid has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 308 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Skoda Rapid, so Skoda Rapid quality is probably better | |||
Average price (€): | 10 200 | 7400 | |
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