Skoda Rapid 2017 vs BMW 1 series 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Skoda Rapid is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Rapid engine produces 1 HP more power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 20 NM more than BMW 1 series. Thanks to more power Skoda Rapid reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Rapid is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Rapid consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that by driving the Skoda Rapid over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Rapid consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1190 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 690 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Skoda Rapid) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 1 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| BMW 1 sērija 2017 1.5 engine: The B38 1.5-liter three-cylinder petrol engine, introduced in 2013, was designed with a focus on fuel efficiency and low emissions to meet modern environmental standards. While it received generally positive ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2017 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.42 m | |
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Skoda Rapid is smaller, but slightly higher. Skoda Rapid is 3 cm shorter than the BMW 1 series, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Rapid is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 415 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1200 litres | |
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Skoda Rapid has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Rapid has 55 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series. The BMW 1 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`645 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| BMW 1 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Skoda Rapid, so BMW 1 series quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 12 600 | |
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