Seat Exeo 2011 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 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Seat Exeo is more dynamic to drive. Seat Exeo engine produces 35 HP more power than Skoda Rapid, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Skoda Rapid. Thanks to more power Seat Exeo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
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. | |||
| 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 | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
833 litres | 1490 litres | |
| Seat Exeo has 45 litres more trunk space than the Skoda Rapid. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Rapid (by 657 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Exeo is 0.3 metres more than that of the Skoda Rapid. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`980 kg | 1`691 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`420 kg | 1`236 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 560 kg | 455 kg | |
| Seat Exeo load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 19 procentiem more than Skoda Rapid. Therefore, Seat Exeo is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 7200 | |
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