Skoda Rapid 2017 vs Volkswagen Golf 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Skoda Rapid) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Volkswagen Golf) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Skoda Rapid is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Rapid engine produces 5 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Skoda Rapid reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.2 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Rapid is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Rapid consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Rapid consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1370 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1480 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 1050 km with real consumption | 890 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
| Skoda Rapid is 5 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 9 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 415 litres | 380 litres | |
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Skoda Rapid has more luggage capacity. Skoda Rapid has 35 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`699 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | 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 (€): | 8000 | 17 800 | |
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