Seat Exeo 2012 vs Skoda Rapid 2017
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 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: | 120 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Skoda Rapid is a more dynamic driving. Seat Exeo engine produces 5 HP less power than Skoda Rapid, but torque is 30 NM more than Skoda Rapid. Due to the lower power, Seat Exeo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 4.8 | |
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The Skoda Rapid is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Seat Exeo 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 Seat Exeo could require 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 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: | 370'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A4 | 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: | 4.66 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
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Seat Exeo is larger, but slightly lower. Seat Exeo is 36 cm longer than the Skoda Rapid, 7 cm wider, while the height of Seat Exeo is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 415 litres | |
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Seat Exeo has more luggage capacity. Seat Exeo has 45 litres more trunk space than the Skoda Rapid. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 1`691 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 7800 | |
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