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: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Seat Exeo) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Skoda Rapid) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Seat Exeo is more dynamic to drive. Seat Exeo engine produces 84 HP more power than Skoda Rapid, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Skoda Rapid. Thanks to more power Seat Exeo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 4.1 | |
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The Skoda Rapid is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Seat Exeo consumes 3.6 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 540 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1340 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1410 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. | |||
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): | 2`015 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 7800 | |
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