Peugeot 308 2017 vs Skoda Rapid 2017

 
Peugeot 308
2017 - 2018
Skoda Rapid
2017 -
Gearbox: ManualAutomatic
Engine: 1.6 Petrol1.4 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming 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 HP125 HP
Torque: 330 NM200 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6 seconds8.9 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): 6.04.8
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 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 880 km in combined cycle1140 km in combined cycle
1080 km on highway1340 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 km380'000 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 years12 years
Engine spread: Used only for this carInstalled 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 m4.30 m
Width: 1.80 m1.71 m
Height: 1.46 m1.46 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 litres415 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1228 litresno data
Peugeot 308 has 5 litres more trunk space than the Skoda Rapid.
Turning diameter: 10.4 metersno data
Gross weight (kg): 1`7901`691
Safety: no datano 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 2007400
Pros and Cons: Peugeot 308 has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
Skoda Rapid has
  • timing belt engine
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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