Skoda Rapid 2017 vs Hyundai i30 2017
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
Power: | 125 HP | 140 HP | |
Torque: | 200 NM | 242 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
Skoda Rapid engine produces 15 HP less power than Hyundai i30, whereas torque is 42 NM less than Hyundai i30. Despite less power, Skoda Rapid reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 5.2 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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 Hyundai i30, 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 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
1340 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
850 km with real consumption | 710 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. | |||
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 12 years | 9 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Superb, Seat Leon, Audi A1 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Elantra, Kia XCeed | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Rapid might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Skoda Rapid 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 Skoda Rapid 2017 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.30 m | 4.34 m | |
Width: | 1.71 m | 1.80 m | |
Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
Skoda Rapid is smaller, but slightly higher. Skoda Rapid is 4 cm shorter than the Hyundai i30, 9 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 415 litres | 395 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1301 litres | |
Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Rapid has 20 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai i30. The Hyundai i30 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
Gross weight (kg): | 1`691 | 1`850 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | average | high | |
Hyundai i30 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Rapid has serious deffects in 115 percent more cases than Hyundai i30, so Hyundai i30 quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 7800 | 14 000 | |
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