Skoda Rapid 2017 vs BMW 1 series 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
| Skoda Rapid engine produces 26 HP less power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 40 NM less than BMW 1 series. Despite less power, Skoda Rapid reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 3.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.2 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Skoda Rapid consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Rapid could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Skoda Rapid consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1370 km in combined cycle | 1400 km in combined cycle | |
| 1480 km on highway | 1570 km on highway | ||
| 1050 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
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`699 | 1`885 | |
| 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 | 12 200 | |
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