Skoda Rapid 2017 vs Volkswagen Golf 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Rapid engine produces 30 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Skoda Rapid reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Rapid is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Rapid consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Skoda Rapid over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Rapid consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 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 Volkswagen Golf 2017 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.49 m | |
| Skoda Rapid is 5 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Rapid is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 415 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1490 litres | 1270 litres | |
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Skoda Rapid has more luggage capacity. Skoda Rapid has 35 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Rapid (by 220 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`625 kg | 1`770 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`170 kg | 1`195 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 455 kg | 575 kg | |
| Skoda Rapid load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 26 procentiem less than Volkswagen Golf. Therefore, Volkswagen Golf is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Rapid has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 12 200 | |
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