Skoda Octavia 2009 vs Skoda Rapid 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.1 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Skoda Rapid is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 20 HP less power than Skoda Rapid, whereas torque is 52 NM less than Skoda Rapid. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 4.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 5.8 | |
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The Skoda Rapid is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Octavia consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Rapid, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Octavia could require 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 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 2012 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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Skoda Octavia is larger. Skoda Octavia is 9 cm longer than the Skoda Rapid, 6 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1350 litres | 1490 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`890 kg | 1`690 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`345 kg | 1`151 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 545 kg | 539 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Rapid has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 6000 | |
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