Skoda Rapid 2012 vs Opel Astra 2009

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Skoda Rapid
2012 - 2017
Opel Astra
2009 - 2012
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 1.2 - 1.6 (petrol, diesel)1.2 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, lPG)

Performance

Power: 75 - 122 HP95 - 180 HP
Torque: 112 - 250 NM130 - 350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.5 - 13.9 seconds8.5 - 14.7 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 3.6 - 5.94.2 - 7.5
Skoda Rapid petrol engines consumes on average 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than Opel Astra. On average, Skoda Rapid equipped with diesel engines consume 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra.
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Ground clearance: 136 mm (5.4 inches)160 mm (6.3 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Astra can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds.

Dimensions

Length: 4.48 m4.42 m
Width: 1.71 m1.81 m
Height: 1.46 m1.51 m
Skoda Rapid is 6 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Rapid is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 550 litres370 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1490 litres1235 litres
Skoda Rapid has more luggage capacity.
Skoda Rapid has 180 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Rapid (by 255 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters11.4 meters
The turning circle of the Skoda Rapid is 0.5 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Skoda Rapid can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`667~ 1`945
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

above average
Average price (€): 70003800
Pros and Cons: Skoda Rapid has
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
Opel Astra has
  • petrol, diesel and LPG engines available
  • higher ground clearance
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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